Maurice Baudoux
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Archbishop Maurice Baudoux, OC
(July 10, 1902 – July 1, 1988) was a Canadian
priest and the Archbishop of Saint Boniface, Manitoba
, Canada.
Born in La Louvière
, Belgium
, he came to Canada when he was nine. He studied at Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface
, an Edmonton seminary, and at Université Laval
where he received his doctorate in theology. He was ordained in 1929 and was a Priest in Prud'homme, Saskatchewan
. From 1948 to 1952, he was the first Bishop of Saint Paul, Alberta
. He became Archbishop of Saint-Boniface
in 1955. He resigned in 1974.
In 1979, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
"in recognition of the fifty years he devoted to the promotion of the French fact in western Canada through his work with many religious, cultural and educational organizations". In 1980, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Saskatchewan
.
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
(July 10, 1902 – July 1, 1988) was a Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
priest and the Archbishop of Saint Boniface, Manitoba
Saint Boniface, Manitoba
Saint Boniface is a city ward of Winnipeg, home to much of the Franco-Manitoban community. It features such landmarks as the Cathédrale de Saint Boniface , Boulevard Provencher, the Provencher Bridge, Esplanade Riel, St. Boniface Hospital, the Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface and the Royal...
, Canada.
Born in La Louvière
La Louvière
La Louvière is a Walloon city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. La Louvière's municipality includes the old communes of Haine-Saint-Paul, Haine-Saint-Pierre, Saint-Vaast, Trivières, Boussoit, Houdeng-Aimeries, Houdeng-Gœgnies, Maurage, and Strépy-Bracquegnies...
, Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, he came to Canada when he was nine. He studied at Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface
Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface
The Université de Saint-Boniface, or USB, is a university college affiliated with the University of Manitoba and located in the Saint Boniface district of Winnipeg, Manitoba , Canada....
, an Edmonton seminary, and at Université Laval
Université Laval
Laval University is the oldest centre of education in Canada and was the first institution in North America to offer higher education in French...
where he received his doctorate in theology. He was ordained in 1929 and was a Priest in Prud'homme, Saskatchewan
Prud'homme, Saskatchewan
-Notable Prud'hommers:*Jeanne Sauvé- former Governor General of Canada*George Viczko - World War II vet- See also :* List of communities in Saskatchewan* Villages of Saskatchewan-External links:********...
. From 1948 to 1952, he was the first Bishop of Saint Paul, Alberta
Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Paul, Alberta
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Paul in Alberta is a Roman Catholic diocese that includes part of the Province of Alberta. It is currently led by Bishop Joseph Luc André Bouchard....
. He became Archbishop of Saint-Boniface
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint-Boniface
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint-Boniface is a Roman Catholic archdiocese that includes part of the Province of Manitoba. It is currently led by Archbishop Albert LeGatt....
in 1955. He resigned in 1974.
In 1979, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
"in recognition of the fifty years he devoted to the promotion of the French fact in western Canada through his work with many religious, cultural and educational organizations". In 1980, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan is a Canadian public research university, founded in 1907, and located on the east side of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. An "Act to establish and incorporate a University for the Province of Saskatchewan" was passed by the...
.