Power, Michael

(1804-1848). Born in Water ford, Ireland. Emigrated to Canada. Ordained a priest, and became curé of La Prairie, which position he held until 1841, when he went to Europe with Bishop Bourget. On his return to Canada appointed bishop of the western part of Kingston, when that diocese was divided. Consecrated, May 8, 1842, and adopted the title of bishop of Toronto, from the city in which he resided. During his administration the mi ions which the Jesuits had formerly held in Upper Canada were restored, and others established by his aid. Index : R Chairman of the Council of Public Instruction in Ontario—favourable to public schools, 219.