1620-1700+Marguerite+Bougeoys

=Marguerite Bourgeoys= 1620-1700 -born in Troyes, France -member of the congregation of Troyes, an association of young girls devoted to the charitable work of teaching children in small districts of the town. -1652, she met Monsieur de Maisonneuve, who was looking volunteers for the French and Indian people. - arranged the restoration of the cross on Mount Royal after it has been destroyed - 1658, opened her first school in Montreal - organized an extern congregation, similar to the one in Troyes but adapted to actual needs - could respond to women and young girls -1659, recieved girls who were recommended by "les cures" in France or endowed by the king. - People started calling Marguerite as "mother of the Colony" - Last generous offer was to sacrifice herself for the return to the health of her young sister - because of Marguerite Bourgeoys, Pope John Paul II giving the Canadian Church its first woman saint.

http://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/saints/ns_lit_doc_19821031_bourgeoys_en.html