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20/07/18

Current activities at Comedor Madre Emilia Gamelin, a Ministry of Social Action of Bernard Morin Province

In addition to serving food, Comedor weekly delivers clothing and blankets to the brothers and sisters who need them. They also conduct other periodic initiatives, such as the distribution of documents and assist in the vaccination winter campaign, together with various public and private entities. Our Sister Ana Maria Montenegro is responsible for those who […]

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17/07/18

History of the Foundation of Comedor Madre Emilia Gamelin, Santiago, Chile 1986-2018

In those years, the Sisters of Providence distributed food on Terranova St. However, this street is narrow and the residents complained about the discomfort that this practice generated for them and their young children, especially because the beneficiaries sat there to eat. The municipality and the police requested that we solve the conflict. What should […]

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18/06/18

Everything is Providence: Arrival of the Sisters of Providence in Chile

Vénérance Morin was born on December 29, 1832, in Saint-Henri-de-Lauzon (now Sant-Henri-de-Lévis), province of Quebec, Canada. As it is often the case, it is necessary to take a step back to appreciate the profound meaning of the events of the moment and the impact that these acquire with time. As Vénérance, once she became Mother […]

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08/06/18

A little bit of history: June 8 – Anniversary of the Death of Bishop Ignace Bourget – 2nd Bishop of Montreal

Ignace had just been ordained a deacon when Bishop Jean-Jacques Lartigue, new Auxiliary Bishop of Quebec City in Montreal, chose him as secretary in 1821. On November 30, 1822, Ignace Bourget received his priestly ordination from Bishop Lartigue.  On March 10, 1837, he was named Bishop of Telmesse and coadjutor of Mgr Lartigue.  Ignace Bourget […]

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20/03/18

Let Us Pay Tribute to Sister Linda Jo Reynolds, SP

  Her life handed over to the Savior as a true Sister of Providence touched many hearts… This unique woman was loved, joyful, decisive, intelligent, prepared, and dedicated. A true religious, she was able to recognize the greatness in those suffering the most from poverty.       We invite you to read an autobiography […]

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13/03/18

First Religious Profession for the Sisters of Providence

“As of March 29, 1844, seven novices made their religious profession, the first in the new Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Providence. On the following day, March 30, the same sisters gathered in a room at the Asile of Providence in order to elect their ‘officers’. Sister Emilie Gamelin was elected by a […]

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06/03/18

A little bit of history: The marriage contract between Emilie and Jean-Baptiste

Once the civil formalities were fulfilled, the intending spouses and witnesses left François’ house and went to Notre-Dame church, where the Émilie’s confessor, Father Jean-Baptiste Bréguier known as St-Pierre, PSS, welcomed them in the presence of the parish priest, Father Le Saulnier, PSS. The marriage took place in the evening. At that time, Mass was […]

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02/03/18

When Approaching the 175th Anniversary of Foundation

Did you know that? In the spring of 1838, Madame Gamelin was exhausted by her work with the elderly and the visits to prisoners and she became seriously ill. Her physicians diagnosed she suffered from typhoid fever; most thought her last hour had come and she received the last rites. On March 2, 1838, she […]

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15/02/18

Following Jesus and Emilie

“I was in prison and you came to me!” In recent years, towards the end of the month of October, some of us Sisters of Providence (who are volunteers to the Leclerc Detention Facility in Laval and before that the Tanguay Prison), take advantage of the customary generosity of our companion Sisters of Providence of […]

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18/12/17

The Argentinian adventure

Being the human face of Providence means reaching out to others and leaving the comfort of our bubble. In the case of the missionary sisters, it also meant leaving their country, their language and their customs. We invited Sister Marcelle Deschênes (Antonine) to come talk to us about her missionary years in Argentina. She comes […]

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