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History
The Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Names owes its existence to Eulalie-Melanie Durocher, Mother Marie-Rose, a woman of extraordinary faith and courage who sought God in all things. |
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| It was in the house belonging to the parish, situated in front of the Church on rue Saint Charles, that the community founded by Marie-Rose Durocher was born on October 28, 1843. Very quickly, pupils and aspirants to religious life hurried to join them. |
 Watercolor of the Foundation House. Longueuil, QC |
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 In August 1844, they needed to move to the new convent at 80 rue Saint Charles Est. On December 8, 1844, in the Longueuil church, Bishop Ignace Bourget presided at the official establishment of the Congregation. It was on this occasion that the three foundresses made their religious profession. |
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| In 1849, after six years of existence, the Congregation already has 4 houses and 44 religous (including 7 novices and 7 candidates). In 1960, 4000 residing in 277 houses, were teaching over 100,000 students. They worked in Canada, the United States and in Lesotho. Over the years, missions have opened and the Institute has given to the world and to the Church more than 6500 religious. |
 3rd Motherhouse, Outremont, QC |
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Today,
the mission of education continues in Canada, the United States, Africa,
Haiti, and South America with 1385 religious and 561 associates. |
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