Marguerite Bourgeoys, born on 17 April 1620 – died 12 January 1700, was a French nun and founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame of Montreal in the colony of New France, now part of Québec, Canada. Born in Troyes, she became part of a sodality, ministering to the poor from outside the convent. She was recruited by the governor of Montreal to set up a convent in New France, and she sailed to Fort Ville-Marie (now Montreal) by 1653. There she developed the convent and educated young girls, the poor, and children of First Nations until shortly before her death in early 1700.

Death and Canonization

Numerous stories related to the time preceding her death. The elderly Sister Bourgeoys was said to have offered her life to God in order to save that of a younger member of the Congregation who had fallen ill. After intense prayer, the young nun was said to be cured, and Marguerite fell sick terribly, dying soon after that. After her death, she continued to be admired and highly regarded. The convent held an afternoon visitation open to the public; people treasured objects that they touched her hands at this time, which became spiritual relics. The parish of Ville-Marie kept her body, but her heart was removed and preserved as a relic by the Congregation

She is celebrated by the Catholic Church, and even in death, she is said to be a bearer of miracles.

O, Mother Bourgeoys, you whose compassionate power is ever increasing, show us your way of Truth, Faith, and Holiness. Make us humble enough to abandon ourselves to the will of God and generous enough to find in the cross the joy of the Loving Giver. May your Fidelity to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament lead us ever near to this source of light and peace. May your spirit of openness help us to be concerned for our brothers and sisters throughout the world. Finally, may our Lady of the Trinity bring us to the unity of eternal grace which God has called you for all eternity. Amen..

This is a vintage cloth relic—signs of wear.

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