Life Of Mother Gamelin: Foundress And First Superior Of The Sisters Of Charity Of Providence (1912)

By Anna T. Sadlier

Book Overview

The book ""Life Of Mother Gamelin: Foundress And First Superior Of The Sisters Of Charity Of Providence"" is a biography written by Anna T. Sadlier in 1912. The book tells the story of Mother Gamelin, the founder and first superior of the Sisters of Charity of Providence. The Sisters of Charity of Providence is a religious congregation that was founded in Montreal in 1843, and Mother Gamelin played a key role in its establishment.The book provides a detailed account of Mother Gamelin's life, starting from her childhood in Montreal to her founding of the Sisters of Charity of Providence. It describes her early years, her family background, and her education. It also explores her religious journey and her decision to become a nun.The book goes on to detail Mother Gamelin's work with the poor and the sick. She was known for her compassion and her dedication to helping those in need. The book also delves into the challenges that Mother Gamelin faced as she worked to establish the Sisters of Charity of Providence. It describes the difficulties she encountered in finding a suitable location for the congregation, as well as the opposition she faced from some members of the church.Overall, ""Life Of Mother Gamelin: Foundress And First Superior Of The Sisters Of Charity Of Providence"" is a fascinating biography that sheds light on the life and work of a remarkable woman. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Sisters of Charity of Providence, as well as the history of religious life in Canada.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116402955X
• ISBN13: 9781164029557
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"