Looking Back at Some 2024 SNJM Highlights

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The year 2024 was rich in highlights and festivities. In addition to annual activities such as birthday celebrations and the presentation of various concerts at Maison Jésus-Marie (MJM), the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) experienced a few well-deserved moments of rejoicing.

These include jubilee celebrations, moments of recognition, and a major inauguration. Then, there was the once-in-a-lifetime event of the solar eclipse!

Here is a look at some of the SNJM highlights in 2024.

The annual PLT visit under the theme of gratitude

The 180-year history of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM), founded in 1843 by Eulalie Durocher, was brought to life in a heartwarming moment of exchange.

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Mother Marie-Rose’s Tomb at the Co-Cathedral: 20 years old!

A historic event for the SNJMs, bringing their foundress front and center, on the very spot in Longueuil where the Congregation was founded. A moment that brings back unforgettable memories for the Sisters.

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Amazement and Gratitude!

How can we not marvel at the splendour of the total solar eclipse? Like millions of other people, many SNJMs witnessed this astronomical phenomenon, described by Charles Tisseyre, host of the TV program Découverte, as “the most amazing spectacle nature has to offer”.

Recognition of Sr. Liette Lessard’s Commitment to Parish Ministry

Sr. Liette Lessard worked for 51 years in the Charlemagne region. The St-Paul-L’Ermite and Sts-Simon et Jude pastoral unit paid tribute to her during the Mass of the Nations in June 2024.

Celebration in honor of Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher and Blessed Marie Rivier

The successors of foundresses Marie-Rose Durocher (SNJM) and Marie Rivier (PM), both beatified on May 23, 1982 by Pope John Paul II, celebrated this momentous occasion together for the first time at Maison Jésus-Marie (MJM).

SNJM’s Vision Lives On At PSNM

The inauguration of the new pavilion at Pensionnat Saint-Nom-de-Marie (PSNM) confirms the school’s determination to offer a contemporary, forward-looking education in keeping with SNJM values. In 2025, we will be celebrating 120 years of existence of this educational institution for girls.

A Beautiful Tribute to the SNJM 2024 Jubilarians

The bishop of the Saint-Jean-Longueuil diocese presided over the celebration honouring the jubilarian Sisters. The Sisters celebrated 75, 70 and 60 years of religious life in the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) with joy and friendship. Two Associates also celebrated 25 years of commitment.

More Active Than Ever, CATHII Celebrates 20 Years

The Comité d’action contre la traite humaine interne et internationale (CATHII)(Action committee against internal and international human trafficking) has passed the 20-year mark! Founded by a coalition of women’s Religious Congregations in Quebec, this organization has established itself as Canada’s benchmark on the thorny issue of human trafficking. This issue is the subject of a collective SNJM position paper.