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Catholic priest

John Mark Jabalé, OSB, is the emeritus Bishop of Menevia.

Background

Jabalé was born in Alexandria, Egypt.

Career

He was installed as bishop on 12 June 2001. Prior to appointment as ordinary of the Diocese, he was abbot of Belmont Abbey from 1993 until 2000, and then coadjutor bishop of Menevia from 7 December 2000. Pope Benedict XVI accepted his resignation as Bishop of Menevia on 16 October 2008, Jabalé having reached the upper age limit of seventy five.

He was succeeded by Bishop Tom Burns, formerly Bishop to the Forces.