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Émilie Gamelin as a Laywoman, a Lady of Charity Founding of the Daughters of Charity Servants of the Poor (Sisters of Providence) Continuation and expansion of Mother Gamelin’s work Societies in turmoil The Sisters of Providence, an international, multicultural and intergenerational congregation

TIMELINE

The Sisters of Providence, an international, multicultural and intergenerational congregation

The fabric of our history, as Sisters of Providence, is rich and guarantees of an inspiring future. It was woven, in the course of time, by the adherence to the Providence mission of thousands of women, from diverse origins, all faithful to the legacy transmitted to them by Émilie Tavernier Gamelin.

In the course of the last years, the Congregation has continued its restructuring with the merger of the American North West provinces (Sacred Heart and Saint Ignatius) forming Mother Joseph province in 2000, and that of the Eastern Canadian provinces (Émilie, Élisabeth and Notre Dame) and the Providence Infirmary Sector which became Émilie Gamelin province, on June 1st, 2005. Moreover, numerous missions continue to have new prospects (please see above – Societies in turmoil).

In order to provide the congregation with a genuine International Centre which reflects the image of the congregation of today – international, multicultural and intergenerational – renovation work was initiated on March 22nd, 2004 at 12 005 Grenet Street in Montreal (address of the General Administration). The official opening and blessing ceremony of the International Centre took place on March 7th, 2005, and the inauguration of the glass artwork “Providence” located in the main entrance of the Centre took place on June 15th, 2007.

In a single breath, the 2007 General Chapter invites us to rediscover the meaning and the pertinence of the Providence charism throughout the world and to work in favour of justice, by eliminating the root causes of poverty. More than ever, the Sisters of Providence demonstrate their trust in Providence, by strongly reaffirming their promise to pursue their Mission, resolutely committed to the world of today.

Chronology

  • 2000

    January 1, 2000

    Fusion of the Western American provinces: Sacred Heart and Saint Ignatius which become the Mother Joseph province.

  • October 7, 2001

    Beatification of Émilie Tavernier-Gamelin.

  • 2002

    During their General Chapter, the Sisters of Providence decide to invite the Providence men and women Associates to a greater collaboration with them and to participate in vocational promotion ministry.

  • June 17, 2003

    Celebration of the 150th anniversary of Bernarda Morin province.

  • March 22, 2004

    Beginning of the renovation of the General Administration, at 12 055 Grenet Street in Montreal.

  • April 29, 2004

    During the General Conference, the members decide that an International Centre for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation be established.

  • March 7, 2005

    Inauguration and blessing of the International Centre, at 12 055 Grenet Street, by Rev. Jean Claude Turcotte, Archbishop of the Montreal Diocese.

  • June 1, 2005

    Fusion of the provinces of Eastern Canada: Émilie, Élisabeth and Notre Dame which become the Émilie-Gamelin province.

  • December 8, 2006

    The Sisters of Providence of the Mother Joseph province celebrate 150 years of their presence in the American North-West.

  • February 19, 2007

    The Philippine Sector becomes the Our Lady of Providence Vice-province.