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After several years of political, religious and social instability, the Central African Republic, a country located in the heart of Africa, suffered on November 15 a new upsurge of violence against Christians including the assassination of two more priests, the attack of the episcopal see of Alindao (Diocese of Alindao, located 250 km from Bangui, […]
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St. Elizabeth, born in 1207, was the daughter of Andrew the Second, King of Hungary. She lived a joyful childhood and received a pious education in this country during four years until the death of her mother. They then engaged her with a German prince, Louis of Thuringia; at the castle to which she was […]
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle held its biannual meeting in Ottawa on 19 and 20 October 2018. The meeting included a guided retreat session, whereby members discussed, reflected and prayed on the mission, identity and purpose of the Circle. The members reiterated and reconfirmed the Mission Statement and the core purposes of the Circle, agreeing […]
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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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