Background
Rheaume, Louis was born on November 17, 1873 in Levis, Quebec. Canada. Son of Jeremie and Philomen (Nadeau) Rheaume.
Rheaume, Louis was born on November 17, 1873 in Levis, Quebec. Canada. Son of Jeremie and Philomen (Nadeau) Rheaume.
Educated Ottawa and Rome. Doctor of Philosophy, Gregorian University, 1902.
Ordained priest (Order of Oblate of Mary Immaculate) Roman Catholic Church, 1904. Professor mathematics, University of Ottawa, 1905. Director Grand Seminary of Ottowa, 1913-1915, 1921-1923.
Rector University of Ottawa, 1915-1921.
Consecrated bishop, 1923. Bishop of Haileybury, Ontario, 1923-1938.
Bishop of Timmins, Ontario, since 1938. Assistant at Pontifical Throne and Roman Court, since March 24, 1940.