Bp. FRANCIS COPPEL
(1885 -
1933)
16-3-1933 at Nagpur, Mgr.
Francois COPPEL, from Les Gets, Savoy. Priest in 1890, was 2 years in
England, name to India 1892. Teacher and Principal SF School 1892-1907.
Regional Superior 1905, Bishop of Nagpur 1907-33, 25 years that were years of
great progress in Mission work,started
the Apostolic School. An excellent
teacher, a practical man who went straight to the essential, endowed with a
wide vision and broadmindedness.66 years old