Père Laval's Church and Crypt

Local namePère Laval's Church and Crypt
LocationPort Louis, Mauritius

Jacques-Désiré Laval was a French Roman Catholic priest who served in the missions in Mauritius; he was a professed member from the Spiritans. He is known as the "Apostle of Mauritius" due to his tireless work in aiding the poor and ill. Laval also educated the flock he was assigned to for those people were uneducated and were former slaves for the most part. His skills in medicine made him a distinguished figure in the region since his expertise allowed him to tend to those who suffered illness that manifested more so during times of an epidemic.On 29 April 1979 he became the first beatified member of his religious order.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques-Désiré_Laval

Phone + 230 242 2129

Address (Unnamed Road), Port Louis, Mauritius

Coordinates -20°8'52.678" N 57°31'45.908" E

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