St. Marguerite Bourgeoys - Saints

St. Marguerite Bourgeoys - Saints



St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, C.N.D., was the French foundress of the Congregation of Notre Dame of Montreal in the colony of New France, now part of Québec. She lived in Fort Ville-Marie (now Montreal) as of 1653, educating young girls, the poor, and natives until her death at the turn of the 18th century Feastday Jan 12

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