Catholic Church. Diocese of Victoria (B.C.)

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Catholic Church. Diocese of Victoria (B.C.)

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        Dates of existence

        1838-

        History

        On April 16, 1838, Father (Bishop) Blanchet received ‘Letters of Appointment’, designating him as ‘Vicar General’ of the Columbia Territory, all the lands and settlements between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. This later became the Diocese of Vancouver Island, and renamed the Diocese of Victoria.

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        Authority record identifier

        http://viaf.org/viaf/128042218

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        University of St. Michael's College, John M. Kelly Library, Special Collections

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        USMC

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        Created by F Rousselle July 15, 2025.

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            https://www.rcdvictoria.org/history

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