Peter Paul Lefevere

Biography

Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere guided the faithful with deep compassion, shepherding a growing Catholic community and nurturing parishes, schools, and charitable works that would outlast him by many generations. His courageous leadership helped stabilize the diocese through trials and encouraged the faithful to live out their beliefs in service to neighbors.

Known for his intellectual gifts as well as his pastoral warmth, Lefevere spent his life building institutions that taught the love of God and the dignity of every person.