Please see the article about Bishop Laval at the link below the answer box. Bishop Laval was appointed the first bishop of Quebec (which at that time encompassed all of North America) in 1658, he arrived on the continent in 1659.
he was the first bishop in Quebec
Francois de Laval didn't want to become a bishop. He wanted to become a priest. But then when he studied with the Jesuits, they nominated him to be first bishop. And then he was appointed by Pope Alexander VII and became first bishop of Quebec.
He was the very first Bishop of New France.
Catholic priests and bishops do not marry.
Jean Talon, Bishop Laval and Count Frontenac.
Canada's oldest university is Université Laval in Quebec City. It was established in 1663 by François de Laval, the first bishop of New France.
François de Laval, b. Apr. 30, 1623, d. May 6, 1708, was the first Roman Catholic bishop in Canada. He was born in France of a wealthy family and was educated by the Jesuits. Ordained a priest in 1647, he became a bishop in 1658 and was appointed vicar apostolic of New France. He arrived in Quebec in 1659.A man of vision and character, Laval laid the foundations for the Catholic church in Canada. Afraid of having an inadequate number of diocesan priests, he founded (1663) a seminary in Quebec. Later the seminary became (1852) Laval University. He also organized an educational system that included a trade school and primary schools. His interest in Indian affairs and vigorous opposition to the sale of alcohol to Indians brought him into frequent conflict with the colonial authorities. In 1674, Laval succeeded in having Quebec declared a diocese and was named its first bishop. He resigned as bishop in 1688 but remained in Quebec until his death. The case for his canonization was begun in 1878; he was beatified in 1960. Laval is one of the main characters in Shadows on the Rock (1931), a novel by Willa Cather.
Laval junior highschool/ laval liberty
in montigny-sur-avre, France year 1623! he then became bishop of new France when he went there and was very intelligent!
bishop's impact on Canada was that he had a lot of respect and loyalty. lots of people got inspired by him and were very pleased!
Pierre Laval has written: 'The diary of Pierre Laval'