was successful in convincing them not to be persuaded by American provocateurs. He subsequently attended meetings at Fort Howe in 1780 and 1781. The abbé's mediation efforts were appreciated by Sir Richard Hughes who in recognition gave him the Heron Island (located between Carleton and present day Charlo. However he never took possession of these lands, being busy with the congregation in Carleton and the Island was eventually given up for Loyalist settlers. In 1781 he returned to St. Marys Bay and established a church at Pointe-de-l'Église. He made annual visits to southwestern Nova Scotia, until in 1784, Bishop Briand asked him to re-locate to Halifax, which had grown considerably. Bourg was considered well-suited because he spoke English. However, he did not remain long, turning over pastoral duties to the recently arrived Irish Capuchin James Jones from Cork. Father Jones is described as "a very good priest, a learned man, and a gifted preacher.” In February 1786, he once again visited the Acadians of Nova Scotia, then returned to Baie des Chaleurs. In March 1795, after a serious illness, he was given charge of the parish of Saint-Laurent, near Montreal, where he remained until his death on 20 August 1797. See also Heron Island Carleton-sur-Mer References Acadian people 18th-century Canadian Roman Catholic priests 1744 births 1797 deaths 19th-century Canadian Roman Catholic priests