Dion, Georges-Auguste, Procurator General in Rome, Italy

Dion, Georges-Auguste, Procurator General in Rome, Italy

Father Dion was elected Procurator general to the Holy See. In that, he would have many administrative roles. Father Dion would develop relationships with the Vatican. He would do this by representing the superior-general on central administration at the Vatican meetings. He would also promote awareness of the missionary vocations. Another role of the Procurator general is to develop relationships with diplomatic entities. Another key role is to promote funding and aid for organizations. These are some of the many roles as the Procurator General.

(1892-1896)

Person

Holy See, in Rome, Italy

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- Roger Bessette, “DION, GEORGES-AUGUSTE,” in Dictionary of Canadian Biography, vol. 14, University of Toronto/Université Laval, 2003–, accessed May 31, 2021, https://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/dion_georges_auguste_14E.html

19 Sept. 1852

Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud, Canada

8 Oct. 1918

Côte-des-Neiges (Montreal)

- Priest
- Member of the congregation of the Holy Cross
- Procurator General
- Professor in philosophy
- Provincial Superior

French

Dion, Georges-Auguste was born the youngest of 12 children in the year 1852 in Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud. He began his classical studies in 1852 and was ordained priest In 1876. Fathers Dion’s whole life would be dedicated to God and his community. In 1892 Father Dion was elected Procurator General to the Holy See in Rome, Italy. He would now have a very complex and high profile job overseeing financial affairs and having administrative powers. During this time, it was noted in Father Dions journals that he loved the culture and lifestyle of Rome. While overseas he found out he wanted to supplement his involvement even more. In that, Father Dion began engaging in a ministry of nuns in France by writing for a local magazine weekly. In 1896 Father Dion’s time in Rome was done and he was sent back to Quebec in urgency.

- Procurator General - The Mill Hill Procure". 2021. The Mill Hill Procure. https://mhmprocure.com/procurator-general/."

Procurator General - The Mill Hill Procure". 2021. The Mill Hill Procure. https://mhmprocure.com/procurator-general/."
- Roger Bessette, “DION, GEORGES-AUGUSTE,” in Dictionary of Canadian Biography, vol. 14, University of Toronto/Université Laval, 2003–, accessed May 31, 2021, https://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/dion_georges_auguste_14E.html

Quebec Since 1800 (Carleton, HIST 3301A)

Lucas Tardioli