1701-1771+Marie+d'Youville

Who:

 * =====A French Canadian widow.=====
 * =====Founder of the Order of Sisters of Charity of Montreal.=====
 * =====A grey nun in Montreal.=====
 * =====Also known as Marguerite D'Youville.=====

When:

 * =====October 15, 1701 to December 23, 1771.=====

Where:

 * =====Montreal.=====

What:

 * =====Found a religious association with other women that provided home for the poor.=====
 * =====Grew as women raised funds.=====
 * =====Got mocked by society because their actions were against the social convention.=====
 * =====Operated the General Hospital of Montreal.=====
 * =====Given the name "Grey Nuns".=====
 * =====Called "Mother of Universal Charity" by Pope John XXII.=====
 * =====Canonized by Pope John Paul II.=====

Why:

 * =====Churches, schools, womens shelters and other institutions in Canada are named after her.=====
 * =====D'Youville College in Buffalo, NY, is named after St. Marguerite D'Youville.=====