Society of the Missionaries of Africa
Father Michel Girard Provincial Delegate of the sector of France,
informs you of the return to the Lord of Father
Joseph Maindron
on Saturday, 23rd August 2025 in Billère (France)
at the age of 97 years, of which 71 years of missionary life
in Mali and France.
Let us pray for him and for his loved ones.
Download here the announcement of Father Joseph Maindron’s death
Milestones in the life of Father Joseph Maindron
| Born in: La Verrie on 26/02/1928 | Spiritual Year | Missionary Oath | Priestly Ordination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diocese: Luçon | 24/09/1951 | 18/06/1954 | 26/02/1955 |
| Citizenship: French | Maison-Carrée (Algeria) | Eastview (Canada) | Eastview (Canada) |
Bionotes
| 03/09/1955 | Strasbourg | France | |
| 10/09/1958 | Prof. Lycée | Bamako | Mali |
| 30/06/1964 | Supérieur Lycée | Bamako | Mali |
| 05/09/1964 | Nantes | France | |
| 01/01/1969 | Union Miss.Clergé | Lyon | France |
| 01/09/1973 | Paris, Friant | France | |
| 08/10/1974 | “Peuples du Monde” | Paris, Friant | France |
| 01/01/1979 | Animateur | Nantes | France |
| 01/01/1984 | Ministère | Lourdes | France |
| 01/09/1987 | Ministère | Nantes | France |
| 18/08/1988 | Maison Prière H.C.: | Ermenonville | France |
| 01/02/2003 | Responsable H.C.: | Billère-NDd.Lourdes | France |
| 01/09/2013 | Ministère H.C.: | Billère-Beauregard | France |
| 01/09/2024 | Résidence | Billère-Beauregard | France |
| 14/01/2025 | Résidence | Billère, M.Lavigerie | France |
| 23/08/2025 | DCD (97) | Billère | France |
