"The Makers of Canada: Bishop Laval" is a biographical work written by Adrien Leblond as part of the "Makers of Canada" series. Bishop Laval, also known as Montmorency Laval, was the first Bishop of Quebec and played a significant role in the development of the Catholic Church in Canada during the 17th century. He was known for his dedication to religious education, social welfare, and the promotion of French culture in New France. In "The Makers of Canada: Bishop Laval," Adrien Leblond delves into the life of Bishop Laval, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of his character, achievements, and the historical context in which he lived. The book explores his early years, his journey to becoming a bishop, and the challenges he faced while establishing and expanding the Catholic Church in Quebec. Leblond's work sheds light on Bishop Laval's efforts in advocating for the rights and welfare of the Indigenous peoples of Canada. It also highlights his instrumental role in establishing educational institutions, such as Quebec Seminary, to train future priests and promote learning. As part of the "Makers of Canada" series, Adrien Leblond's book aims to provide readers with valuable historical insights while celebrating notable figures who have left a lasting impact on the nation.

"The Makers of Canada: Bishop Laval" by Adrien Leblond Francis-Xavier de Montmorency-Laval commonly referred to as François de Laval was a French prelate of the Catholic Church. Consecrated a bishop in 1658, he led the Apostolic Vicariate of New France, today's Canada, from 1658 to 1674 and then became the first bishop of the Diocese of Quebec from its erection in 1674 until he retired. He is often overlooked as one of the founding fathers of Canada, this book ensures he will be remembered for generations.

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A biography of Bishop Laval, one of the most influential figures in Canadian history. Laval was instrumental in the development of Quebec and played a key role in the establishment of the Catholic Church in Canada. The book also provides a detailed look at life in New France during the 17th century. A must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history and the role of the Catholic Church in Quebec. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Makers of Canada: Bishop Laval by Adrien Leblond de Brumath CHAPTER I ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN CANADA If, standing upon the threshold of the twentieth century, we cast a look behind us to note the road traversed, the victories gained by the great army of Christ, we discover everywhere marvels of abnegation and sacrifice; everywhere we see rising before us the dazzling figures of apostles, of doctors of the Church and of martyrs who arouse our admiration and command our respect. There is no epoch, no generation, even, which has not given to the Church its phalanx of heroes, its quota of deeds of devotion, whether they have become illustrious or have remained unknown. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.