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Born to a farm family, he was a sickly youth. Taught philosophy at the seminary at Nicolet, Quebec, Canada. Ordained on 19 December 1846. Secretary to a series of bishops of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec. Founded the Union of Saint Joseph in 1874. Bishop of Saint-Hyacinthe on 19 November 1875. Founder of the Sisters of Saint-Joseph of Saint-Hyacinthe in 1877, and the Sisters of Sainte-Martha.

Born

• 1 April 1824 in Bécancour, Quebec, Canada

Died

• 24 May 1901 in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada

Venerated

• 10 May 1973 by Pope Paul VI (decree of heroic virtues)

Beatified

• 10 May 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Patronage

• Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, diocese of

MLA Citation

• “Blessed Louis-Zéphirin Moreau“. CatholicSaints.Info. 1 July 2023. Web. 7 May 2024. <>