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Designation of Curé Antoine Labelle as a Historical Figure

Colour photograph of 14 men and women surrounding a table on which sits a statue of a bear, symbolizing Curé Labelle.

Photographer: Photo CDM
Date: January 15, 2016
Source: City of Saint-Jérôme

In January 2016, Antoine Labelle was recognized as a historical figure by the Quebec government, pursuant to the Cultural Heritage Act. The City of Saint-Jérôme had previously awarded a similar honour to its famous curé, in January 2014. The distinctions ensure that the curé’s legacy is safeguarded—immortalized, even.