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February 19, 2016

Victor Goldbloom, Canadian pioneer for Jewish-Catholic dialogue, dies

Dr. Victor Goldbloom, the first Jewish minister in a Quebec government and pioneer of Jewish-Christian dialogue in Canada, died Feb. 14 after a heart attack.

MONTREAL - Dr. Victor Goldbloom, the first Jewish minister in a Quebec government and pioneer of Jewish-Christian dialogue in Canada, died Feb. 14 after a heart attack. He was 92.

Published in Canada
February 19, 2016

Dr. Goldbloom was ‘unifying force’ for Christians, Jews

Dr. Victor Goldbloom meets with Saint John Paul II in this Register file photo.

MONTREAL - Dr. Victor Goldbloom's dedication to Christian-Jewish dialogue earned him an audience with Pope John Paul II, a knighthood from Pope Benedict XVI and friendships with several Canadian cardinals.

Published in Canada