About Arthur Melanson
Lived 1879 – 1941 (aged 62). Arthur Melanson was a Canadian catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Louis-Joseph-Arthur Melanson (March 23, 1879 – October 23, 1941) was a Canadian priest and the first Archbishop of Moncton, New Brunswick.
Born in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, he was of Acadian descent on his father's side. Melanson moved to New Richmond, Quebec when he was little. Melanson studied theology in Rimouski and Montreal. He was ordained on July 9, 1905. He was consecrated Bishop of Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan in 1933 and became Archbishop of Moncton, New Brunswick in 1936.
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Who was Arthur Melanson?
Canadian Catholic archbishop
When was Arthur Melanson born?
Arthur Melanson was born on 23 March 1879 in Trois-Rivières.
When did Arthur Melanson die?
Arthur Melanson died on 23 October 1941 in Campbellton.
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Arthur Melanson was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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Arthur Melanson was Canadian.
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