François Bourgoing (priest)

François Bourgoing (1585 – 1662) was a superior general of the Oratory of Jesus.

As a young man, he was curé of Clichy, before resigning in favor of Vincent de Paul.

After his resignation, Bourgoing joined the Oratory of Jesus, where he worked to found and direct new houses.

As superior general, Bourgoing worked to develop and expand the order, and to combat Jansenism.

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