Stephen Reichert OFM Cap. Bishop of Mendi MARSEILLE, France April 2010 - Father Alexis Michellod MSC passed away on April 24. He is from the French Province. He was born at Leytron, le Valais Suisse (Diocese of Sion) on June 30, 1914. He made his first profession on September 29, 1933. He was ordained priest on July 7, 1940. His funeral was on April 26 at 10h AM in Marseille, France. Bishops Firmin Martin Schmidt, O.F.M. Cap. (1959–1995) Stephen Joseph Reichert, O.F.M. Cap. (1995–2010), appointed Archbishop of Madang Donald Francis Lippert, O.F.M. Cap. (2012–current) Parishes Mendi Ialibu Imbongu Muli (12 others) Notes External links and references Mendi