Background

Godin, Edgar was born on May 31, 1911 in Negauc, New Brunswick, Canada. Son of Joseph Albanie and Marguerite (Breau) Godin.

Education

Bachelor, Bethurst College, 1935. Licence in Cannon Law, Laval University, 1947. Licence in Cannon Law, Gregorian University, Rome, 1948.

Doctor of Philosophy, University Moncton. Doctor of Laws (honorary), St. Thomas University, 1970.

Career

Director Retreat House, Bathurst, N.B., 1942-1946; vice-chancellor, Diocese of Bathurst, 1948-1951; chancellor, Diocese of Bathurst, 1951-1969; bishop of Bathurst, 1969-1985.

Achievements

• Edgar Godin has been listed as a noteworthy bishop by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Hospital Ethics: A Commentary on the Moral Code of Catholic Hospitals

Membership

Member Canada Association Catholic Hospitals (president 1967-1969). M C.

Connections

Father:

Joseph Albanie Godin

Mother:

Marguerite (Breau) Godin