January 11th is the annual celebration day for the first female saint of Canada and founder of the Congregation de Notre-Dame—Marguerite Bourgeoys. This date commemorates her death in Montreal (Quebec, Canada) in  1700, marking a day for remembrance of her missionary work, teaching, and dedication to families in New France.    

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Audio credits: The Saint of The Day Podcast: St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Jan. 12, 2024; Saint of The Day podcast with Mike Roberts, Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, 12jan2024; Walking With the Saints podcast: St. Marguerite Bourgeoys 12jan2025 (Catholic Concepts); Divine Office Liturgy of the Hours: The Maine Catholic Guide Saint of the Day-St. Marguerite Bourgeoys (Jan. 12, 2023); Sailors and the King’s daughters connected to Montreal’s Oldest Chapel! Sept. 13, 2022 (Viewpoints–Placecloud); Faith Full Catholic Podcast: Mary and Montreal's Oldest Catholic Church, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours (Our Lady of Good Help) Dec. 28, 2023  Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.