Edward Patrick Roche

Edward Patrick Roche 1874–1950

Edward Patrick Roche (1874–1950) was a Newfoundlander prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of St. John's from 1915 to 1950. At the time of his appointment and until 1949, Newfoundland was not part of Canada and so he reported directly to the Pope.[1] He opposed Newfoundland becoming part of Canada.[2]

  1. ^ Archbishop Edward Patrick Roche (1874-1950)
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