John Dubois
Bishop John DuBois (August 24, 1764 - December 20, 1842) was the third bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of New York.[1] He was the first presiding bishop to reside in the diocese.
He was ordained a priest on September 28, 1787 and ordained a bishop on October 29, 1826.
Rev. John DuBois served the diocese of New York as bishop from October 29, 1826 until his death on December 20, 1842. He is interred in the crypt under the altar of St. Patrick's Cathedral.
According to a book entitled John Dubois: Founding Father by Rev Richard Shaw (US Catholic Historical Society, 1983), Bishop Dubois is buried under the sidewalk at the entrance to Old St. Patrick's Cathedral on Mott Street. He provides pictures which show a plaque at the entrance to the old church.
| Preceded by John Connolly |
Bishop of New
York 1826-1842 |
Succeeded by John Hughes |
References
- ^ John Dubois. Catholic Encyclopedia. Retrieved on 2007-02-17.
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