Rougemont

 

 

 

 

 

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Rougemont is situated on the mountain by the same name. The surrounding parishes are: St. Angela of Monnoir, Marieville, St. Cesaire, St. Jean Baptist and St. Damase.

FOUNDING OF THE CONVENT
Father Arsène Nadeau, parish priest, with the agreement of the school board, asked Sister St. Maxime (Marie-Louise Bouvier), superior general, to provide sisters for the town school. His request was granted.
On Sunday, April 29, 1925, the first stone of the new school was laid and blessed. This town school was built by Mr. Adélard Paquette of St. Hugues.

FOUNDERS
Sister Marie-Ange (Gracia Lacroix)
Sister Joseph of the Sacred Heart (Marie-Anna Péloquin)
Sister Cecile of Jesus (Marie-Reine Lincourt)
Sister St. Seraphine (Albina Lavallée)
Sister St. Peter Damien (Blanche Salvail)

DEPARTURE
In July 1990, the Sisters left the parish after working there for 64 years.

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