Marie-Josephte Fitzbach
Founder of the Good Shepherd Congregation of Quebec
About Marie-Josephte Fitzbach
Lived 1806 – 1885 (aged 78). Marie-Josephte Fitzbach was a Canadian nun and christian nun.
Marie-Josephte Fitzbach (October 16, 1806 – September 1, 1885) was the founder of the Good Shepherd Sisters of Québec.
The daughter of Charles Fitzbach, a native of Luxembourg, and Geneviève Nadeau, She was the first person born in Quebec to found a religious order.
Her portrait was painted by painter Marie-Elmina Anger, a member of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd in Quebec who also painted the portraits of other Quebec religious figures.
She was declared venerable in June 2012.
Good Shepherd Sisters The Community developed from the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Quebec. In 1849, upon visiting the city jail, lawyer George Manly Muir was moved to create a women's shelter. Muir was president of the SVP and persuaded the other members to undertake a house of refuge. The Society rented a house, but needed someone to manage it. Bishop Turgeon recommended the widow Roy.
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Who was Marie-Josephte Fitzbach?
founder of the Good Shepherd Congregation of Quebec
When was Marie-Josephte Fitzbach born?
Marie-Josephte Fitzbach was born on 16 October 1806 in Saint-Vallier.
When did Marie-Josephte Fitzbach die?
Marie-Josephte Fitzbach died on 1 September 1885 in Quebec.
What was Marie-Josephte Fitzbach's occupation?
Marie-Josephte Fitzbach was a nun and christian nun.
What nationality was Marie-Josephte Fitzbach?
Marie-Josephte Fitzbach was Canadian.
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