John J. Chanche
John Joseph Chanche S.S. | |
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| Bishop of Natchez | |
| See | Diocese of Natchez |
| In office | March 14, 1841 – July 22, 1852 |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | James Oliver Van de Velde |
| Previous post | President of St. Mary's Seminary (1834 to 1841) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 5, 1819 by Ambrose Maréchal |
| Consecration | March 14, 1841 by Samuel Eccleston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 4, 1795 |
| Died | July 22, 1852 (aged 56) |
| Education | St. Mary's Seminary |
| Signature | |
| Styles of John Mary Joseph Benedict Chanche | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
John Mary Joseph Benedict Chanche, S.S., (October 4, 1795 – July 22, 1852) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the first bishop of the Diocese of Natchez in Mississippi from 1841 to 1852. Chanche was a member of the Society of the Priests of Saint Sulpice (Sulpicians).