"He was revered as a kind father and sympathetic friend, having a wide acquaintance amongst people of all ranks and denominations. His private life was simple, humble, and democratic. During his regime, Catholicism made marked progress within the diocese."
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Francis Joseph Magri, Augustine Van De Vyver Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)
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Augustine Van de Vyver
Augustine Van de Vyver (1 December 1844 – 16 October 1911) was a Belgian prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Richmond.
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