On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the birth of our foundress, the Sisters of Marie-Rose Durocher Residence want to make this woman known and celebrated - this woman from the Province of Quebec. On October 2nd, the parishioners of St. Arsène parish invited the Sisters, Associates, former students and friends to the 10:00 Eucharistic celebration. A lot of energy, affection and sense of pride went into the preparations.
A wooden statue of Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher, carved by Sr. Jeanne Bois is in a niche in the church. Flowers were placed near her. Medals, relics, brochures and statuettes were available for the taking.
A statue of Blessed Marie-Rose set on a pedestal at the front of the church, was surrounded by the flag of the Congregation, flowers, a painting of young Eulalie on her horse, panels on which were written some of the thoughts and words of our blessed one . . .
During the offertory procession, a painting of Mother Marie-Rose with the children, a world globe and a basket of fruit were placed in front of the altar.