St. MARGUERITE BOURGEOYS
Christian Saint
French Canadian sister and Founder of Schools
To move from France to the New World colony of Montreal in the middle of the wilds was a challenge and a half. Huts in the woods with primitive pioneer conditions included attacks by Iroquois.
She and a handful of sisters persevered, and when some well-meaning Bishop thought she and the sisters should be cloistered for their own protection she just scoffed at him.
He was told in no uncertain terms exactly what they did need, including more sisters and equipment so they could get on with things.
He wisely acquiesced. Montreal was on its way.
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Facts and Figures
Name: Marguerite Bourgeoys
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names:
Gender: Female
Type: Saint
Birth and Death Dates: 1620-1700
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present
Role: Unknown at present
Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 1106
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Article last revised on April 07, 2019 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders
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