Background
PLOURDE, Joseph was born in 12 January Saint Francois of Madawaska, N.B. Son of Antoine Plourde and Suzanne Albert.
PLOURDE, Joseph was born in 12 January Saint Francois of Madawaska, N.B. Son of Antoine Plourde and Suzanne Albert.
Bathurst College, Bourget College, of Rigau, Saint Joseph’s University of Moncton, Holy Heart Seminary, Halifax, Institute Catholique de Paris, Ottawa and Gregorian Universities.
Ordained priest 1944. Former Professor, of Philosophy, Saint Louis College, of Edmunston and diocesan director of social works. Pastor, Saint Leonard of Madawaska 1955-1959.
Consecrated Bishop 1964.
Apostolic Administration, of Alexandria 1964. Archbishop of Ottawa 1967-1990.
President Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops 1969-1971. Knight of Malta, Knight of Holy Sepulchre.
Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Moncton).