Augustin Dontenwill
| Most Rev. Augustin Dontenwill | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Vancouver | |
 Motto: Pax In Veritate | |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Diocese | Archdiocese of Vancouver |
| Installed | 1899 |
| Term ended | 1908 |
| Predecessor | Paul Durieu |
| Successor | Neil McNeil |
| Other posts | Superior General of Oblates of Mary Immaculate (1908) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1885 - Priest |
| Consecration | 1897 - Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Augustin Dontenwill |
| Born |
June 4, 1857 Bischwiller, France |
| Died |
November 30, 1931 (aged 74) New Westminster, Canada |
| Nationality | French |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Alma mater | University of Ottawa |
Augustin Dontenwill (June 4, 1857 – November 30, 1931) was the Roman Catholic Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) priest, who became Archbishop of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, from 1899 to 1908.
Curriculum Vitae
Augustin Dontenwill was born on June 4, 1857, in Bischwiller, Alsace, France; where he came to the United States, as a child.
Ordination
In 1885, Augustin Dontenwill became an Oblates of Mary Immaculate priest.
Consecration
In 1897, Augustin Dontenwill became consecrated as Bishop and came to New Westminster to become Coadjutor Bishop of New Westminster and by 1899, he became Bishop of New Westminster. In 1908 he resigned as Bishop of New Westminster, to take charge as Superior General of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate.
Augustin Dontenwill died on November 30, 1931, as Bishop Emeritus of New Westminster.
Legacy
- Founder of the Holy Rosary church, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (which is known today as Holy Rosary Cathedral).
Service to God
- Priest for 47 years
- Bishop for 34 years
Notes
In 1908, there was a name change, from Bishop of New Westminster, to Archbishop of Vancouver (the Diocese was raised to an Archdiocese).
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| Preceded by Paul Durieu |
Bishop of New Westminster 1899–1908 |
Succeeded by Neil McNeil |
| Preceded by |
Superior General of Oblates of Mary Immaculate 1908–1931 |
Succeeded by |
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