Power Michael 1804-1848 Born In Waterford Ireland Emigrated To
Canada. Ordained a priest, and became cure 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 missions which the Jesuits had formerly held in
Upper Canada were restored, and others established by his aid. =Index=:
(Egerton Ryerson era) Chairman of the Council of Public Instruction in Ontario--favourable
to public schools, 219.