J-Romeo Gagnon

Background

Gagnon, J-Romeo was born on February 24, 1903 in Saint Cyrille, Quebec, Canada. Son of Simon and Marie-Anne (Lebeau) Gagnon.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Laval University, 1924. Doctorate.Canon Law, Pontifical Angelicum University, Rome, 1935, Ph.L., 1936.

Career

Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1928. Parish assistant, 1928-1929. Teacher Seminary Nicolet, Quebec, 1929-1932, 36-46.

Vicar general Diocese Nicolet, 1946-1949.

Professor canon law Laval University, 1939-1944. Bishop of Edmundston, North.B., Canada, 1949-1970.

Achievements

• J-Romeo Gagnon has been listed as a noteworthy bishop by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Father:

Simon Gagnon

Mother:

Marie-Anne (Lebeau) Gagnon