Louis-Zéphirin Moreau
Canadian bishop
Born
April 1st, 1824
200 years ago
Died
May 24th, 1901
123 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Served as a prominent bishop in the Roman Catholic Church, contributing significantly to ecclesiastical leadership in Canada. His tenure included overseeing various diocesan activities and focusing on the spiritual and administrative needs of the church. Engaged in efforts to strengthen the Catholic community and address social issues of the time, he played a substantial role in shaping the church's presence in his region.
Consecrated as Bishop of St. Hyacinthe in 1876
Expanded the Catholic educational system in Quebec
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