In Saint-Florent, Upper Corsica, Canon Clément Meny died on Sunday, August 16, 2026, during the Mass of Saint Roch, celebrated in the Church of Saint Anne. Aged 80, this retired priest continued to assist the island’s parishes. The event had been anticipated for several weeks: the funeral was announced in Bastia for August 20.
A death occurred during mass in Saint-Florent
The death occurred during the Saint Roch celebration late in the morning, according to reports published afterward. Parishioners alerted emergency services and attempted to resuscitate the priest. The Vicar General of the Diocese of Ajaccio, Frédéric Constant, confirmed his death, the original article reports.
The precise cause of death has not been officially established in the available information. Several media outlets are mentioning a medical episode, but this hypothesis does not allow for a determination of the exact medical circumstances. ( tribunechretienne.com )
A retired priest who continued to serve
Originally from the Vosges region, Clément Meny had served in several Corsican communities, notably Lento and Moltifao. After his retirement, he settled in Saint-Florent and regularly filled in at Sunday masses, according to information published at the time of his death.
The municipality of Saint-Florent paid tribute to him on its Facebook page, praising his commitment to the community. The Diocese of Corsica also listed him among its priests, with an assignment to Saint-Florent. ( corse.catholique.fr )
The funeral announced in Bastia
The death notice published by the funeral home indicated that the funeral service was scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Notre-Dame-des-Victoires church in Bastia. The body was to be displayed in the church from August 18. This information pertains to the schedule announced at the time; it does not constitute independent confirmation of the actual ceremony. ( pf-corse.com )
For the residents and parishioners of Saint-Florent, his passing is primarily a loss for someone who regularly assisted with local celebrations. Available information indicates no church clos or any lasting impact on the organization of masses. The cause of death has not been officially released.
Source: Corsica – Continuous news – actu.fr
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