Joseph-Marie Timon-David
| Joseph-Marie Timon-David | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
January 29, 1823 Marseille, France |
| Died |
April 10, 1891 Marseille, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Priest |
| Title | Father |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Father Joseph-Marie Timon-David (1823-1891) was a French priest. He was the founder of the Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Congrégation du Sacré-Coeur de Jésus in French, also known after him as the Timon David Fathers, abbreviation S.C.J.).
Biography
Early life
Joseph-Marie Timon-David was born on January 29, 1823 in Marseille.[1]
Vocation
He was ordained as a Roman Catholic priest in June 1846.[1] His parishioners were mostly working-class youths.[2][3] His style was festive.[3]
He founded the Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on November, 20, 1852, in Marseille, inspired by his bishop, Saint Eugène de Mazenod.[1]
Death
He died on April 10, 1891 in his native Marseille.[1]
Writings
He was the author of a hagiography (biography) of St. Joseph Calasanctius (Marseille, 1883).
Sources and References
- 1 2 3 4 Joseph Timon-David (1823-1891), Bibliothèque nationale de France
- ↑ Pierre Perrard, Enfants et jeunes ouvriers en France: XIXe-XXe siècle, Ivry-sur-Seine: Editions de l'Atelier, 1987, p. 191
- 1 2 Vincent Feroldi, La Force des enfants: des Cœurs Vaillants à l'A.C.E., Ivry-sur-Seine: Editions de l'Atelier, 1987, p. 12
- GCatholic - Founders of Religious Orders and Associations
- Catholic Encyclopaedia - St. Joseph Calasanctius
- the congregation's site, named after him