Claude Bret

Claude Marie Xavier Bret

• Born 29 July 1808, Lyons

Attended the minor seminary of Meximieux, 1820-1824 (School roll about 200) (Pierre Chanel was a student there 1819-1823. Denis Maitrepierre 1820-1824)

• Pastoral Experience 1827-1828: school teaching at Amberieu

(Curate that year was Pierre Chanel)

• Joined the Marist group 1831: Appointed to the staff of Belley College (sub-deacon)

(Jean-Claude Colin is the superior, Pierre Chanel is on the staff)

• Ordained 1832 as a priest for the Diocese of Belley

• Attended the retreat for Marist aspirants at Belley College 15-23 October 1834.

• Appointed 1835 to Valbenoite (parish mission work).

• Professed as a Marist: 24 September 1836

• In Paris 5 October - 12 November 1836 with Bishop Pompallier, Catherin Servant and others. Stayed at the Picpus Fathers head house.

• Sailed: 24 December 1836, Le Havre.

• Died: Mid-Atlantic Ocean 20 March 1837, 0 degrees 40' N, 24 degrees 30' W at 7pm. Buried at sea.