Cyprien Rome
1898–1973 (age 75)
Biography
Ordained in the early 1920s, Father Cyprien Rome tended to rural parishes with a gentle voice and a steady hand, guiding the faithful through wars, harvests, and the quiet rituals of everyday life.
At Lachamp he became synonymous with hospitality, opening the church for those seeking solace, supporting youth groups, and ensuring that the diocese's work in education and charity remained grounded in personal kindness.