Background
Neckere, Leo Raymond De was born on June 6, 1800 in Wevelghem, Belgium.
Education
Studied at Roulers, then at Lazarist seminary
Career
Taught at Saint Mary's, did missionary work in Missouri Vicar general of New Orleans, 1827, bishop, 1829</td><tr><td class="label_burgverd11px"><b>Death</b></td></tr><tr><td> Died of plague while caring for plague victims, New Orleans, September