St. Marguerite d'Youville
St. Marguerite d'Youville
Died: 1771
Canonized By: Pope John Paul II
Foundress of the Sisters of Charity, the Grey Nuns of Canada. St. Marguerite D'Youville was born at Varennes, Quebec, on October 15, Marie Marguerite Dufrost de La Jemmerais. She studied under the Ursulines, married Francois D'Youville in 1722, and became a widow in 1730. She worked to support herself and her three children, devoted much of her time to the Confraternity of the Holy Family in charitable activities.
In 1737, with three companions, she founded the Grey Nuns when they took their initial vows; a formal declaration took place in 1745. Two years later she was appointed Directress of the General Hospital in Montreal, which was taken over by the Grey Nuns, and had the rule of the Grey Nuns, with Marguerite as Superior, confirmed by Bishop of Pontbriand of Quebec in 1755.
She died in Montreal on December 23, and since her death, the Grey Nuns have established schools, hospitals, and orphanages throughout Canada, the United States, Africa, and South America, and are especially known for their work among the Eskimos. She was beatified by Pope John XXIII in 1959 and canonized in 1990 by Pope John Paul II.
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Dear saint! Margurite D'youville i'm so impress by the life you lived . Though it wasn't all easy, help us by your prayers to attain the heart and courage of upbringing our children in their education and with acts of charity Amen.
Dear Saint,
I earnestly pray for the health of my son, Jeremy who is suffering from pneumonia. Help him to recover quickly and increase his immunity so that he doesn't get affected by this disease. Strengthen my wife who is struggling alone with tow of our children at this time of difficulty. Since I am far away working in another country, I am unable to be by her side and share the burden. Kindly bless her and lighten her burden. Bless both my children Joshua and Jeremy that they enjoy good health and happiness. I too entreat you to help us to come together as family and live together. Amen
Please pray for Jacob that he finds peace and the right path, for Michelle and Gwen that the doctors can help them and for all cancer patients especially the children. Dear Lord, thank you for making me cancer free.
St Marguerite d'Youville, Thanks for your intercession and prayers. Please do continue to pray for us.
Oh ST Marguerite d'Youville pray for me stablish a institcuiton or establishment naming beatitiudes when the blessing of our Lord to me of winning the lotto? i promise to Him that half of my winning soon will be to the charity.
Dear St. Magguerite d'Youville, Please pray for me and for my family of five children, since you know fully well, the joys and sorrows of bringing them up! Thank You.
St. Marguerite of Youville, founder of the Grey Nuns, help of orphans, and all the poor. Pray of Christians all over the world to be of assistance to the needy. Much can be wrought throught the cooperation of many. Inspire us to respond to those in need. Amen.
it was cool, it helped..................i guess
According to my family tree, my great great great grandfather was the surgeon who worked with St. Margaret D'Youville. I would like to see more information on her and on the hospital he apparently helped her build. Also, my ancester was her physician when she was ill until her death. If anyone has more information i would be grateful. Blessings
WHAT WAS SHE THE PATRON SAINT OF!
to the first poster, i collect d'youville medals and would be willing to help you out. if anyone else has access to d'youville medals I am also looking to buy.
doing a project on her more information on her will be appreciated thankyou
It is also nice to note that there is a college named after her in Buffalo, NY.
I'm looking for a medal of St. Margarite d'Youville for my mother. This Saint is in our blood line and would very much like to purchase one before my mother passes. Please let me know where i can find one.
Thank you,
Jacci