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John Baptist Miège

1815 – 1884

French Roman-Catholic priest, Jesuit missionary bishop

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Lived 1815 – 1884 (aged 68). John Baptist Miège was a French catholic priest and catholic bishop.

John Baptist Miège, S.J. (September 18, 1815 – July 21, 1884), was a Jesuit prelate and missionary. In addition to a career in education, he served as Vicar Apostolic of Kansas from 1851 to 1874.

Early life Miège was born in a house called La Forêt, in the village of Mercury (close to Albertville), in the Duchy of Savoy as the youngest son of a wealthy and pious family. At a young age he was committed to the care of his brother Urban, who was director of the diocesan seminary of Moûtiers. After completing his literary course at age 19, he was dissuaded from a career in the army and remained at Moûtiers for two years, studying philosophy. and professed his first vows on October 15, 1838.

He erected an episcopal residence in 1863, and laid the cornerstone of Immaculate Conception Cathedral in September 1864 and dedicated it in December 1868.

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Education
Pontifical Gregorian University, University of Detroit Mercy
Positions held
Titular Bishop of Messene, Vicar apostolic
Employers
Saint Louis University
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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Baptist Miège?

French Roman-Catholic priest, Jesuit missionary bishop

When was John Baptist Miège born?

John Baptist Miège was born on 18 September 1815 in Mercury.

When did John Baptist Miège die?

John Baptist Miège died on 21 July 1884 in Woodstock.

What was John Baptist Miège's occupation?

John Baptist Miège was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was John Baptist Miège?

John Baptist Miège was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Baptist Miège

· Wikidata: Q6220588

· DBpedia: John Baptist Miège

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