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Georges-Léon Pelletier

1904 – 1987

Canadian Catholic Bishop

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About Georges-Léon Pelletier

Lived 1904 – 1987 (aged 83). Georges-Léon Pelletier was a Canadian catholic priest, teacher, university teacher, almoner, writer and catholic bishop.

Georges-Léon Pelletier (19 August 1904 – 24 September 1987) was a Canadian bishop of the Roman Catholic Church. He was Bishop of Trois-Rivières from 1947 to 1975. From Saint-Épiphane, Quebec, he was ordained in 1931. He was named bishop by Pius XII and consecrated auxiliary bishop of Jean-Marie-Rodrigue Villeneuve in Quebec City. He succeeded Maurice Roy as Bishop of Trois-Rivières. In 1975, he resigned and Laurent Noël succeeded him. He died in 1987.

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Important facts

Born
19 August 1904, Saint-Épiphane
Birth century
20th century
Died
24 September 1987, Trois-Rivières
Occupation
Catholic priest, teacher, university teacher, almoner, writer, Catholic bishop
Nationality
Canada, Canadians
Education
Collège François-de-Laval, Grand Séminaire de Québec, Laval University, Pontifical Biblical Institute
Positions held
Bishop of Trois-Rivières, Titular bishop, Auxiliary bishop, Capitular vicar
Employers
Séminaire de Rimouski, Collège François-de-Laval, Grand Séminaire de Québec
Also known as
Georges-Leon Pelletier

People in Georges-Léon Pelletier's life

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1905 – 1985
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Jean-Marie-Rodrigue Villeneuve
1883 – 1947
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Laurent Noël
1920 – 2022
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Georges-Léon Pelletier?

Canadian Catholic Bishop

When was Georges-Léon Pelletier born?

Georges-Léon Pelletier was born on 19 August 1904 in Saint-Épiphane.

When did Georges-Léon Pelletier die?

Georges-Léon Pelletier died on 24 September 1987 in Trois-Rivières.

What was Georges-Léon Pelletier's occupation?

Georges-Léon Pelletier was a catholic priest, teacher, university teacher, almoner, writer and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Georges-Léon Pelletier?

Georges-Léon Pelletier was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Georges-Léon Pelletier

· Wikidata: Q3102117

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