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Detail of The Painting Venerable Mere Marguerite Bourgeoys 1900 By Cadieux Et Derome British Library London England
Detail of The Painting Venerable Mere Marguerite Bourgeoys 1900 By Cadieux Et Derome British Library London England

Saint Marguerite Bourgeous

Also known as: Margaret Bourgeoys; Marguerite Bourgeoys; Marguerite Bourjeoys

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

January 12

Born

April 17, 1620

Died

January 12, 1700

Canonized

31 October 1982 by Pope John Paul II

Beatified

12 November 1950 by Pope Pius XII

Biography

Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, also known as Margaret Bourgeoys or Marguerite Bourgeoys, was born on 17 April 1620 in Troyes, Aube, France. She was the sixth of twelve children born to devout parents. Tragically, Marguerite's mother passed away when she was 19 years old, leaving her responsible for caring for her younger siblings....