Background
Schoote, Jean-Pierre Van was born on June 10, 1923 in Ghent, Belgium.
Schoote, Jean-Pierre Van was born on June 10, 1923 in Ghent, Belgium.
Licentiate in Philosophy, Faculty of Society of Jesus, Louvain, Belgium, 1948. Licentiate in Theology, Faculty of Society of Jesus, Louvain, Belgium, 1958. Licentiate in Romance Philology, Catholic University Louvain, Belgium, 1953.
Spiritual director student, Lessius University College, Leuven, 1960-1966;
spiritual director for seminarians, L.Am. College, Leuven, 1966-1970;
course director of preparation for work in L.Am., L.Am. College, Leuven, 1974-1988;
president, L.Am.
College, Leuven, 1988-1995;
spiritual director for seminarians, Pope John XXIII Seminary, 1970-1984. Member L.Am. Episcopalian Council.