"After meritorious apostolic labours in his new field of action, as no titular could be found for his old diocese of Victoria, he generously volunteered to return thither, with a view to following up his work in Alaska. This act of disinterestedness deeply touched Leo XIII, and on 2 April, 1885, Archbishop Seghers again took possession of his former see. Whites and Indians then received the benefit of his ministrations"
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Adrien-Gabriel Morice, Charles John Seghers Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)
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Charles John Seghers
Charles John Seghers (26 December 1839 – 28 November 1886) was a Belgian prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Portland.
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