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Émilie Gamelin
1851Sep, 23

Émilie Gamelin

Émilie Gamelin, Canadian nun, founded the Sisters of Providence (b. 1800)
Émilie Tavernier Gamelin, SP, (19 February 1800 – 23 September 1851) was a Canadian social worker and Roman Catholic religious sister. She is best known as the founder of the Sisters of Providence of Montreal. In 2001 she was beatified by Pope John Paul II.

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  • 5Jun

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