Church of Jesus Christ Names Bishop Gérald Caussé as New Apostle
Presiding Bishop Gérald Caussé was announced on Thursday as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
New Apostleship and Ordination
Now Elder Caussé, age 62, has served as the church's presiding bishop for the past 11 years. He was called to apostleship and ordained the same day by President Dallin H. Oaks, the First Presidency, and members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
"I've always had a testimony of Jesus Christ," Elder Caussé said. "He's always been in the center of my life. And I know he's our Savior and Redeemer. What a wonderful thing it is to be a witness of Christ. That's the best responsibility or stewardship we might have in our lives."
Background and Service
- Elder Caussé is originally from Bordeaux, France.
- He is the third presiding bishop born outside the U.S. and the first whose first language is not English.
- He previously served as a counselor in the Presiding Bishopric and as a General Authority Seventy.
Family Life
He married Valérie Babin on August 5, 1986, in the Bern Switzerland Temple. His church service has involved living with his family in Germany and the United States.
Summary: Bishop Gérald Caussé, a lifelong disciple and experienced leader from France, has been called and ordained as a new apostle, bringing valuable global perspective to the church’s Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.