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Marguerite Bourgeoys was born in Troyes, in the province of Champagne in France, on April 17, 1620. At the age of thirty-three
she made the perilous trip across the Atlantic in order to initiate an apostolate of education in Ville Marie, now
the city of Montreal.
Her pupils there were both Indian children and the children of the early French settlers. In Ville Marie she founded
an Institute of uncloistered Sisters which was given the name, Congregation de Notre Dame, and whose members soon brought
their teachings to many parts of the New World.
After 47 years of life dedicated to the service of God and her neighbor, Marguerite Bourgeoys died in Montreal
on the 12th day of January in the year 1700. She was 80 years of age, and was already known as a person of eminent holiness.
Marguerite Bourgeoys was canonized by Pope John Paul II on October 31, 1982.
Below there are three paintings depicting St. Marguerite Bourgeoys:
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