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Marguerite Bourgeoys was a French religious sister and founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame of Montreal in New France, now Canada. She is the first female saint of Canada and a pioneer of uncloistered education and social work.
Learn about Marguerite Bourgeoys, a French nun who founded Montreal's first school and chapel in 1658. She was a visionary leader, a teacher, a nurse and a saint who influenced the colony and the Church.
Learn about the life and legacy of Marguerite Bourgeoys, a French-born religious who founded the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre-Dame in Montreal in 1658. She was beatified in 1950 and canonized in 1982 by Pope John Paul II.
Feb 24, 2008 · Learn about the life and legacy of Marguerite Bourgeoys, the founder of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame de Montréal and a pioneer educator in New France. She was canonized in 1982 and is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church.
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys was born in Troyes, France in 1620, and died in Montreal in 1700. She is renowned for her work, her spirituality, and her impact on society and the Church in North America.
Jan 12, 2024 · Learn how Bourgeoys, who was born in 1620, answered God's call to become a religious and a missionary in New France. Discover her legacy of education, charity and spirituality as the founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame de Montréal.
Next to the Saint Lawrence River, a 300-year-old chapel, a museum of history and an archaeological site invite you to hear about the founders of Montreal.
