Martin Veillette
Introduction


**Martin Veillette** (born 16 November 1936 in [La Tuque](/wiki/La_Tuque "La Tuque"), in [Quebec](/wiki/Quebec "Quebec")) is a Canadian bishop, theologian, philosopher, sociologist and teacher. He was [Bishop of Trois\-Rivières](/wiki/Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_Trois-Rivi%C3%A8res "Roman Catholic Diocese of Trois-Rivières"). He was the eighth bishop of the [diocese of Trois\-Rivières](/wiki/Diocese_of_Trois-Rivi%C3%A8res "Diocese of Trois-Rivières") from 1996 to 2012\. He resigned in 2012, according to canon 401\.[Bishop Martin Veillette](http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bveil.html)


What are some notable achievements of Martin Veillette's tenure as bishop?