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This episode discusses the life and contributions of Saint François de Laval, the first Bishop of Quebec and Apostolic Vicar of New France.

Saint François de Laval (1623-1708) was a French Catholic prelate who served as Apostolic Vicar of New France from 1658-74 and as Bishop of Quebec from 1674 until he retired due to poor health in 1688. He continued to work in New France until his death in 1708. He was declared a Saint in 2014 and his feast day is May 6. E338.  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/HrZcHHDr8jM which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Sulpician books at https://amzn.to/3SGAeC6 François de Laval books at  https://amzn.to/3yyzDf2   Jean Talon books at https://amzn.to/3WSMhi1   Filles du Roi books available at https://amzn.to/3LFYiB9 Regiment Carignan-Salières book available at https://amzn.to/4c2wVvT New France books available at https://amzn.to/3nXKYzy    ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet  SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you).  Mark Vinet's…

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