Jules Loridan (1843-1926), priest of the Diocese of Cambrai (ordained in 1866).
He was "Chanoine honoraire de Cambrai, Aumônier des Dames Ursulines de Saint-Saulve" - Honorary Canon of Cambrai, Chaplain of the Ursuline Ladies of Saint-Saulve.

The beautiful illustrations on the front and back were made by E. Hermsdorf, as can be seen in the lower left corner of the illustration on the front.