Felix-Raymond-Marie Rouleau

Félix-Raymond-Marie Rouleau (April 6, 1866 – May 30, 1931) was a Canadian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Quebec from 1926 until his death, and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1927.

Early life One of eleven children, Félix Rouleau was born in L'Isle-Verte, Quebec, to Félix Rouleau and Luce Irvine. His father was a farmer and his mother was of Scottish descent. He attended the seminary of Rimouski from 1879 to 1885, and joined the Order of Preachers (more commonly known as the Dominicans) in Saint-Hyacinthe on December 8, 1886.

Taking the name Raymond-Marie, Rouleau made his final vows on August 3, 1888. He studied theology under Antonin Sertillanges at the Dominican monastery in Corbara, on the island of Corsica. He made his final vows on August 4, 1891.

Rouleau died from angina pectoris in his episcopal residence, at age 65. He is buried at Notre-Dame de Québec Cathedral.