François de Laval, a missionary bishop, a visionary, a bold man, a founder… and a Saint!

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François-De Laval

To learn more about the life, the work and the spirituality of New France’s first bishop, recognized as Saint by the Catholic Church since April 3rd, 2014.

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Who was François de Laval?

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Pilgrimages in Quebec City (groups)

Pèlerinage Ville de Québec is a grouping of several devotional Centers that have set up a one-clic service to facilitate the organization of pilgrimages in the Old Capital. You may choose to pray to Catherine de Saint-Augustin, Dina Bélanger, Marie de l’Incarnation, the Canadian Martyrs and/or François de Laval. Tour organizers, visit the website here.

Newsletter 50, may 2025

Newsletter : Demers the Indomitable ! The role of Relator of François de Laval’s Cause of canonization has not been an easy one: let’s follow him on his 7-year journey… in Rome PDF here

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Giclée Saint François de Québec in limited edition, numbered and signed with artist Daniel Abel’s monochrome, in large or small format

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Novena April 30th to May 8th. For information on Masses here 

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Pray with François

Meet a pilgrim, a devoted pastor and a loving missionary. Entrust him with your prayer intentions.

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Find books and articles on the subject. An ideal research tool for anyone wishing to know more about this great man.

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