Gaston Pineau was born on 2 April, 1911 in Veigné, south of Tours. His father was a saddler. Turbulent and leader of a group of kids but also altar boy, the image of a rowdy youngster has remained with him. At 12, he entered the minor seminary, he wanted to be a priest to go preach in Africa, still agitated, he was once sent back for three weeks! However, at 18, he entered the major seminary.
Gaston Pineau, a priest for workers
Gaston Pineau, a priest for workers
Gaston Pineau, a priest for workers
Gaston Pineau was born on 2 April, 1911 in Veigné, south of Tours. His father was a saddler. Turbulent and leader of a group of kids but also altar boy, the image of a rowdy youngster has remained with him. At 12, he entered the minor seminary, he wanted to be a priest to go preach in Africa, still agitated, he was once sent back for three weeks! However, at 18, he entered the major seminary.