Christmas Cribs
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May the magic of Christmas shine in your hearts and bring you peace and happiness.
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December 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 […]
View articleNational Genealogy Week
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From November 21 to 28, 2020, we celebrate National Genealogy Week. This year’s theme is “The Pioneers of New France”. Discover the ancestors of Saint Marguerite d’Youville through an exceptional […]
View article1955
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The year 1955 brought many hardships to the city of Nicolet. On March 21, a fire–the largest in the city’s history–destroyed 35 houses. A few months later, on November 12, […]
View articleQuebec Waste Reduction Week
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The nuns have always known how to do a lot with little means in order to be able to use the maximum of their resources for their work with the […]
View article319th anniversary of Marguerite d’Youville’s birth
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Today we celebrate the 319th anniversary of Marguerite d’Youville’s birth. Born in Varennes in 1701, Marguerite led a life of dedication and compassion for those in need. She died at […]
View articleThe Vestiaire des Pauvres
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As part of the Quebec Waste Reduction Week, let us emphasize the considerable social contribution of the Vestiaire des pauvres. Founded in 1903 by Sr. Rose-de-Lima Bonneau, the Vestiaire des […]
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