File 15 - Mission Visitations, 1969-1971

Born in Windsor, Ontario, on September 1, 1928, Fr. Paul attended St. Joseph’s primary school and Assumption high school. He entered St. Francis Xavier Seminary in 1946 and was ordained a priest by Bishop Nelligan on December 20, 1952, in Windsor.

In his first two years as a Scarboro missionary priest, Fr. Paul served in the promotion department in Canada. In 1955 he was assigned to the Dominican Republic and in 1968 he represented the Dominican mission at the IV General Chapter where he was elected Superior General. He served in this position of leadership until 1974, returning to the Dominican Republic the following year. He was recalled to Canada in 1978 to coordinate the formation of priests and lay missioners.

He was appointed to Peru in 1983 for four years, returning to the Dominican Republic in 1987. He ended his overseas missionary service in 1994 and up until recently worked in communications, helping to promote Scarboro Missions through the use of computer technology and the internet.

As Superior General, Fr. Paul led the Society at a pivotal time in its history. He helped Scarboro Missions to be open to and to accept laity as co-workers in mission. His leadership has been noted by fellow Society members for making decisions based on consensus during the changing times of the Second Vatican Council.

Fr. Paul Ouellette passed away on February 13, 2003 from cancer.