Saint François de Laval was a French bishop and the first bishop of Quebec, Canada. Born in 1623, he played a crucial role in establishing the Catholic Church in New France. He worked tirelessly to promote education and founded the Seminary of Quebec, which became a center for training priests. Laval was known for his dedication to the Indigenous peoples and sought to convert them to Christianity while respecting their cultures. He was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church in 2014, recognizing his significant contributions to the faith and the development of the region.