Albert Descamps, auxiliary bishop of Tournai

On 3 November 1960, Pope John XXIII appointed the biblical scholar and theologian, Albert Descamps, as auxiliary bishop of Tournai, alongside Bishop Himmer.

In 1954, he addressed a training session for JOC chaplains. In 1961, he would also accompany a JOC pilgrimage to Lourdes.

And in 1962, he would become Rector Magnificent of the University of Louvain.

SOURCE

Bishop Albert Louis Descamps (Catholic Hierarchy)

Albert Descamps, évêque (Wikipedia.fr)

Albert Descamps, Aux sources bibliques de notre message (Notes de Pastorale Jociste, 1955, T. 20, N° 3 et 4, 34-47)

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Bishop Descamps, (Jac. de Nijs (ANEFO)) — GaHetNa (Nationaal Archief NL)  (Wikipedia)