Marie-Rose Centre

Marie-Rose Centre

The Marie-Rose Centre (MRC) is a multi-faceted historical site. At this time, the indoor elements of this museum space are not open to the public. However, it is still possible to enjoy the outdoor thematic tours organized on an ad hoc basis or during events such as the Religious Heritage Days.

MRC’s mission is to introduce visitors to the history of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) and its foundress Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher. A visit to MRC is an opportunity to learn about the social context of the time in terms of education. It also provides an opportunity to discover a unique heritage site in Longueuil, with buildings dating back to the 18th century.

As a member of the Saint Lawrence River Shrines, the Marie-Rose Centre has become a major landmark of Quebec’s religious heritage. It contributes to the transmission of history and its preservation for future generations. You can learn more about many of MRC’s attractions by visiting this web page.

A non-profit charitable organization, the Marie-Rose Centre issues charitable receipts for donations made by benefactors. The organization is also responsible for responding to public requests for favors, prayers and relics, and for promoting the charism of Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher.

Publications

Several publications are available at the Marie-Rose Centre to help people learn more about the foundress, her companions and the Congregation. Some are free, others are sold for a nominal fee.

Here are titles of some of the books available:

Eulalie’s Book (for children), (Annette Stewart, SNJM) – $3

 

Mother Marie-Rose (Yolande Laberge, SNJM) Édition 2000 – $10

In the Footsteps of Mother Marie-Rose (Yolande Laberge, SNJM – 2009) – $10

Par le chemin du Roi (in french only) (Germaine Duval, SNJM) – Free

She Who Believed in Tomorrow (Frances Allison, SNJM)

New version — 2015 update Downloadable version – PDF format (to be printed on legal paper, landscape, double-sided)

A Pilgrimage of the Heart with Mother Marie-Rose to our SNJM Sacred Sites (Lorna Cooney, SNJM, and Maureen Hussey, SNJM) -$30

These publications are available at the Marie-Rose Centre gift store.

Information: reception@snjm.org

Favors - Prayers - Relics

Marie-Rose Centre responds to requests for favours, prayers and relics. You simply have to contact us.

In addition, people who are interested in praying for families, people who are sick, young people, peace, etc. can find several examples of prayers in a designated section of the site.

Finally, people wishing to pray for the canonization of Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher will also find in this section a prayer dedicated to that purpose.

Anyone who is witness to a miracle obtained by praying to Mother Marie-Rose is invited to provide the relevant information, with the help of the form below. It takes two authenticated miracles to undertake the canonization process, which extends over several years.

Saint Lawrence River Shrines

Marie-Rose Centre is a founding member of a new religious heritage circuit in Quebec, known as the “Saint Lawrence River Shrines.”

This circuit brings together five distinctive places of worship, located along the St. Lawrence River near Montreal. From the Mohawk community of Kahnawake to Varennes, through Longueuil and Boucherville, visitors have access to places where the visual arts, architecture, the diversity of artifacts and the wealth of heritage buildings come together to present a feast for the eyes.

This circuit is a beautiful tour with a historical flavour offering a contemplative atmosphere conducive to interiorization.

To learn more about the Saint Lawrence River Shrines, visit the website.

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