Sisters Timeline

1843

Montreal Founding

The Sisters of Providence are founded in Montreal by Emilie Tavernier-Gamelin.

1861

December 13th

Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul Foundation

Arriving in Kingston

Sisters of Providence from Montreal arrive in Kingston to help start the new religious congregation at the House of Providence.

1865-1866

First Mission

Belleville, Ontario

1867

Confederation of Canada

1873

Expansion

Expansion of ministry to Holyoke, Massachusetts begins (1873-1892)

1908

More expansion

Expansion of ministry to Alberta – Daysland, Camrose, Edmonton, Pincher Creek, Calgary.

1910

St. Mary's of the Lake Orphanage

St. Mary’s of the Lake Orphanage, Kingston, Ontario (1910-1964).

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