John Mary Joseph Benedict Chanche

John Mary Joseph Benedict Chanche (October 4, 1795 – July 22, 1852) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Natchez. Quotes about John Mary Joseph Benedict Chanche Mgr. Chanche was a most amiable character. His rich treasures of wisdom and erudition fitted him to shine in the councils of the learned, and charm in the amenities of social life. Austin Carroll, A Catholic History of Alabama and the Floridas (1908) A handsome man, a polished gentleman, an eloquent orator, a born disciplinarian, he became a member of the college faculty even before his ordination and captivated all with whom he came in contact. Charles George Herbermann, The Sulpicians in the United States (1916) External links John J. Chanche John J. Chanche Category:1795 births Category:People from Baltimore Category:Catholics from the United States Category:Clergy from the United States Category:Roman Catholic bishops Category:1852 deaths