Joseph-Bruno Guigues
Catholic bishop of Bytown, Ottawa
About Joseph-Bruno Guigues
Lived 1805 – 1874 (aged 68). Joseph-Bruno Guigues was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and catholic deacon.
Joseph-Eugène-Bruno Guigues (; 26 August 1805 – 8 February 1874) was an Oblate priest, a teacher and became the first bishop of the diocese of Bytown (Ottawa) serving from (1847–1874). His consecration service in 1848 was performed by Rémi Gaulin, bishop of Kingston.
It was said that he was a simple man and that as bishop, he discharged the duties of parish priest by hearing confession in his cathedral and visiting the sick. He stayed in touch with his diocese, toured it regularly, and made himself available to the people of the parishes.
Two municipalities in Quebec, Saint-Bruno-de-Guigues and Saint-Eugène-de-Guigues, are named after him.
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Who was Joseph-Bruno Guigues?
Catholic bishop of Bytown, Ottawa (1805-1874)
When was Joseph-Bruno Guigues born?
Joseph-Bruno Guigues was born on 26 August 1805 in Gap.
When did Joseph-Bruno Guigues die?
Joseph-Bruno Guigues died on 8 February 1874 in Ottawa.
What was Joseph-Bruno Guigues's occupation?
Joseph-Bruno Guigues was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and catholic deacon.
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