Alexis Bélanger

Alexis Bélanger (January 18, 1808 - September 7, 1868) was a Roman Catholic black priest and missionary; born at Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies,[1] Lower Canada and died at Sandy Point, Newfoundland.

Abbé Bélanger began his time as a missionary in 1839. He served the a Catholic population of les Îles-de-la-Madeleine which was largely of Acadian origin until 1845 when many of these people relocated. He relocated with them for a time and, in 1850, was made vicar general of John Thomas Mullock, bishop of Newfoundland.[2] He ministered to the fishermen along the west coast and traveled on missionary rounds to other areas. He served this area until his death.