Jean-Marie LaFontaine

Background

LaFontaine, Jean-Marie was born on April 4, 1923 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Son of Georges Albert and Emmeline (Martel) LaFontaine.

Education

Licence in theology, U. Montreal, 1948; D in Social, Political and Economics Sciences, U. Lille, France, 1951.

Career

Adviser, confederation National Trades Union, Canada, 1951-1966; professor social science, U. Montreal, 1953-1967; executive secretary, Quebec Conference Catholic Bishops, 1966-1968; vicar general, Catholic Diocese Montreal, 1968-1979; auxiliary bishop, 1979-1981.

Achievements

• Jean-Marie LaFontaine has been listed as a noteworthy Clergyman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice president United Council for Human Rights, 1965-1968. Member Theologians Association American.

Connections

Father:

Georges Albert LaFontaine

Mother:

Emmeline (Martel) LaFontaine