Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Venerable Sister Margaret Bourgeois is a biography of a French-Canadian woman who devoted her life to the service of others. Born in 1620 in Troyes, France, Margaret Bourgeois felt a calling to religious life from a young age. She joined the Congregation of Notre Dame in 1640 and became a teacher, founding schools for girls in Montreal and Quebec.Throughout her life, Sister Margaret worked tirelessly to improve the lives of those around her. She cared for the sick and the poor, and even traveled to France to seek support for her schools. Her dedication to education and social justice earned her the respect and admiration of her community, and she was eventually recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church.The book, written by an anonymous author, provides a detailed account of Sister Margaret's life and achievements. It explores her religious faith, her struggles and triumphs, and her impact on the communities she served. The Life of Venerable Sister Margaret Bourgeois is a fascinating portrait of a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to the service of others.In a proceeding chapter we have spoken of M. de Maisonneuve, who was a native of Champenois, and consequently a fellow-countryman of Margaret Bourgeois--so favorably does divine Providence dispose the course of future events. We have also seen what a remarkable chain of circumstances led to his appointment as first Governor of Montreal. One might almost consider it miraculous. He laid the foundations of the new city, under the patronage of the Blessed Virgin--naming it Ville-Marie, City of Mary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.