Bishop Jachiet visits Arcey, Héricourt deanery

Bishop Jachiet visited Arcey in the Héricourt deanery to meet with members of six parishes and discuss the future of the local Church. During the afternoon session at the Arcey village hall, people of various ages discussed their hopes and reflections for the community.

The visit followed months of preparation by a team led by former priest Eric Poinsot. Father Johan-Mario Begliuomini, who recently became the new dean, led the gathering and offered a prayer to the Holy Spirit.

Participants noted that the St. Barnabé parish and the wider deanery have seen a renewal since the bishop's last visit four years ago. While parishioners credited the revitalization to the work of Eric Poinsot, Bishop Jachiet noted that the community is at a turning point due to the arrival of new members, including young catechumens and neophytes.