Bishop Roland Abu Joudeh was born on 7 September 1930 in Jal al-Deeb. He completed his elementary, intermediate, and secondary studies at the Apostles’ School in Jounieh. He held a BA in theology, French, and Lebanese rights, as well as Bachelor’s degrees in literature and education.

He was ordained a priest on 25 April 1959 and consecrated bishop on 23 August 1975.

Bishop Abu Joudeh served as head of many Christian organizations and churches, including the Board of Directors of Tele Lumière, the Maronite Social Foundation, the Mar Youssef School of Qurnat Shehwan, the Episcopal Committee for Media in Lebanon, and as Patriarchal Vicar General, among others.

He was honored by the Bible Society in 2011 for his ecclesial service and his dedication to delivering the Word of God to all people. Bishop Roland Abu Joudeh passed away in 2019, leaving behind a legacy of faith, leadership, and service.