Louis-Zéphirin Moreau

Canadian bishop

Louis-Zéphirin Moreau - Canadian bishop
Born

April 1st, 1824
201 years ago

Died

May 24th, 1901
124 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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