Religious Heritage Days 2021: guided tours
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Tours on the history and evolution of the former Hôpital général de Montréal site On September 11 and 12, the Maison de Mère d’Youville will welcome you as part of […]
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Apple harvesting
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It’s apple time at the Île-St-Bernard orchard! The Grey Nuns have been growing apples there since Marguerite d’Youville bought it in 1765. It is said that she planted the first […]
View articleHappy Birthday Marguerite Dufrost de Lajemmerais
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317 years ago today, Marguerite Dufrost de Lajemmerais was born in Varennes. Married and later widowed to François Youville de la Découverte, she founded the community of the Sisters of […]
View articleInternational Social Work Day
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On this International Social Work Day, we wish to highlight the fundamental contribution of the Grey Nuns of Montreal to Quebec and Canadian society, through the foundation and administration of […]
View articleHappy New Year!
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On this first day of the year, we sweep 2020 under the rug to welcome the new year hoping it will bring us health, happiness, compassion, love and peace.
View articleChristmas Cribs
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May the magic of Christmas shine in your hearts and bring you peace and happiness.
View articleDecember 23, 1771
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249 years ago today, Marguerite d’Youville passed away at the age of 71, surrounded by her companions. If you take a walk in Old Montreal in the next few days, […]
View articleTurkey with chestnuts
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What are you planning on cooking for the holidays? Why not try a recipe for turkey stuffed with chestnuts from the « Manuel de diététique à l’usage des écoles ménagères […]
View articleAnniversaries
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Today is the 30th anniversary of the canonization of Saint Marguerite d’Youville and the 10th anniversary of the transfer of her mortal remains to the Basilica of Saint Anne of […]
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