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Bishop of [[Archdiocese of Saint Boniface|Saint Boniface]], 1847-1853 | Bishop of [[Archdiocese of Saint Boniface|Saint Boniface]], 1847-1853 | ||
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Revision as of 07:33, 21 July 2023
JOSEPH-NORBERT PROVENCHER
Born : February 12, 1787
Deceased : June 7, 1853
Auxiliary Bishop of Québec, 1820-1844; Titular Bishop of Iuliopolis
Apostolic Vicar of North-West, 1844-1847
Bishop of Saint Boniface, 1847-1853
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The field of gold represents the prairie environment, the cross his Christian faith, and the winding red line suggests the Red River. The black and pointed charge near the base refers to the tents of the nomadic peoples of what is now Manitoba.
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