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 | | Blanchet, Francis N. (1795-1883): First archbishop of Oregon City (now Portland); his brother, Augustin Blanchet (1797-1887), was first bp. |
 | | Dubois, Jean, S.S. (1764-1842): Bishop of New York from 1826-42; born in France, journeyed to labor in the missions of the United States. |
 | | Loras, Matthias (1792-1858): First bishop of Dubuque from 1837-58; born in France, he was a friend and schoolmate of St. Jean Vianney; after a distinguished career in France, he went to America in 1828; as bp., he promoted a seminary, missionary activity on the Mississippi River, German and Irish immigration. |
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