A native of Joliette, Québec, Father Alexandre LaVenture was ordained priest in 1892. Appointed pastor of St. Luce, Frechville, he was responsible for replacing the original bell with three bells in 1929. At the blessing of the bells in 1929, the largest was named "Alexandre, in his honour, the medium "Luce" after the patron of the parish, and the smallest "Elizabeth" after Elizabeth Daigle, 'la ménagère du presbytère.' He also built the parish hall.
Father LaVenture died on February 11, 1938 in Lawrence, Massachusetts. His funeral was held four days later at Ste. Luce followed by burial in the parish cemetery.
Father LaVenture died on February 11, 1938 in Lawrence, Massachusetts. His funeral was held four days later at Ste. Luce followed by burial in the parish cemetery.
A native of Joliette, Québec, Father Alexandre LaVenture was ordained priest in 1892. Appointed pastor of St. Luce, Frechville, he was responsible for replacing the original bell with three bells in 1929. At the blessing of the bells in 1929, the largest was named "Alexandre, in his honour, the medium "Luce" after the patron of the parish, and the smallest "Elizabeth" after Elizabeth Daigle, 'la ménagère du presbytère.' He also built the parish hall.
Father LaVenture died on February 11, 1938 in Lawrence, Massachusetts. His funeral was held four days later at Ste. Luce followed by burial in the parish cemetery.
Father LaVenture died on February 11, 1938 in Lawrence, Massachusetts. His funeral was held four days later at Ste. Luce followed by burial in the parish cemetery.
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