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Marguerite Bourgeoys and the Congregation of Notre Dame, 1665-1700

By Patricia Simpson

Book information

Publisher
McGill-Queen's University Press
Year
2005
ISBN
9780773573192, 9780773529700
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
18 MB (18808930 bytes)
Series
McGill-Queen's Studies in the History of Religion Ser.
Edition
1
Pages
321\321
Time added
2023-08-30 14:23:27

Description

Simpson shows that the order faced great resistance from the male church hierarchy despite the fact that the pioneer society depended on the work of the Congregation. The order was particularly important in assuming the guardianship of many filles du roi - young women sent to New France under royal auspices to be married to the men of the colony. Simpson also examines the many difficulties the Congregation faced, which included natural disasters and the dangers faced in trying to reach women and children in settlements throughout New France, as far away as Acadia.

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