After his secondary studies, he entered the noviciate of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. He made his profession
in 1960 and studied philosophy at the Spiritan Seminary in Dublin, Ireland. He did his theological studies at the Pontifical
Gregorian University, Rome.
Until his nomination in the Diocese in 2001, Bishop Wiehe exercised different ministries in the Diocese of Port-Louis, and
in his religious order.
The Episcopal ministry of Bishop Wiehe is described in the chapter : The renewal of the Church, today.
Bishop Wiehe took on two mandates (2007-2013) at the head of the Episcopal Conference of Bishops of the Indian Ocean (CEDOI).
In 2009, the President of the Republic, Mr James, Alix Michel agreed to his request to obtain Seychelles citizenship.
• Born on 21st May 1940, at Curepipe, Mauritius.
• Ordained priest: 17th August 1969.
• Ordained bishop: 15th August 2001.
• On 1st June 2002, Bishop Wiehe succeeds
Bishop Xavier Baronnet. His episcopal motto
is “Blow where you please”.