Upon arriving in Montréal, you can the steeples of the church and the many chapels rising above the fortifications (the walls that protect the city from attacks). Virtually the entire populationPopulation comes from the Latin populus, meaning “the people.” We say population when we talk about a group... is Catholic and religion is very important to people. Moreover, the clergy plays an important role in society.
To the left of the city, you can see the Convent of the Grey Nuns that cares for beggars, cripples and the poor. As you enter the city, the Hôtel-Dieu hospital is to your right. It was founded by Jeanne Mance, a secular woman. This hospital is where the sick are cared for. If you go up to Place d’Armes, you will find the parish church. Beside it is the St. Sulpice seminary. The Sulpicians are the seigneurs of the island of Montréal as well as the parish priests. They also have a school for boys.
Further west, on Notre-Dame Street, is the Recollet monastery. They are chaplains to the soldiers and “friends to the poor.” To the east is the Jesuit monastery. They have a small house and a chapel in Montréal. If you head down St. Jean Baptiste Street, you’ll walk by the convent of the Congregation of Notre-Dame that is responsible for teaching girls.
The bishop, the head of the church of New France, lives in the town of Québec. Along with the priests and nuns, he is involved in the colonyColonizationColonization occurs when one country takes control of another country, territory, or people. It happens when...‘s essential services. In fact, the clergy is involved in many aspects of life in New France, including spiritual guidance, education, healthHealth is when you are free of injury, and physically and mentally well. Healthy eating means... care and services to the poor.
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