François de Laval
Catholic saint, First Bishop of Quebec · Religious Figures · Lived 1623 to 1708 · aged 85
Francis-Xavier de Montmorency-Laval, commonly referred to as François de Laval, was considered the founder of the Catholic faith in New France. He was a French Catholic prelate who served as Apostolic Vicar of New France from 1658 to 1674. In 1674, he was given the diocese, making him the first bishop of Quebec.
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He held this position until he retired due to poor health in 1688. He continued to work in New France until his death in 1708.
