John Mary Joseph Benedict Chanche

John Mary Joseph Benedict Chanche (October 4, 1795 – July 22, 1852) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Natchez.

Quotes about John Mary Joseph Benedict Chanche

• Mgr. Chanche was a most amiable character. His rich treasures of wisdom and erudition fitted him to shine in the councils of the learned, and charm in the amenities of social life.
  • Austin Carroll, A Catholic History of Alabama and the Floridas (1908)

• A handsome man, a polished gentleman, an eloquent orator, a born disciplinarian, he became a member of the college faculty even before his ordination and captivated all with whom he came in contact.
  • Charles George Herbermann, The Sulpicians in the United States (1916)