Byward Market - Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Motherhouse, Sisters of Charity at Ottawa
La Maison Mère des Sœurs de la Charité d’Ottawa
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 9, 2019
1. Motherhouse, Sisters of Charity at Ottawa Marker
In 1845, Mère Élisabeth Bruyère founded the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity at Ottawa (Grey Nuns of the Cross). In 1849, she began the construction of the building at this corner.
En 1845, Mère Élisabeth Bruyère fonde la Congrégation des Sœurs de la Charité à Ottawa (Sœurs Grises de la Croix). En 1849, elle inaugura le construction de ce bâtiment.
Erected by National Capital Commission / Commission de la Capitale nationale.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 45° 25.876′ N, 75° 41.89′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It is in Byward Market - Parliament Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Sussex Drive (Route 93) and Bruyère Street, on the right when traveling north on Sussex Drive. Marker is mounted at eye-level on the wall at the southwest corner of the Sisters of Charity building, facing Sussex Drive. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mother House, Sisters of Charity / Maison Mère, Sœurs de la Charité (here, next to this marker); The Royal Canadian Mint / La Monnaie Royale Canadienne (within shouting distance of this marker); Élisabeth Bruyère (within shouting distance of this marker); Hôpital Élisabeth Bruyère / Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); La Salle Academy Tercentenary (about 150 meters away); The College of Bytown (about 180 meters away); Basilique Notre-Dame / Notre Dame Basilica (about 210 meters away); The Historic Notre Dame Cathedral Restoration (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Mother House, Sisters of Charity
Also see . . . Audacity and modesty: Élisabeth Bruyère and the Sisters of Charity. The life of Élisabeth Bruyère is intimately linked to the beginnings and development of the Diocese of Ottawa. This woman also ranks among the most illustrious female figures in French-Canadian Catholicism. Élisabeth Bruyère comes to the capital to found the Grey Nuns of the Cross in Ottawa, thereby
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 9, 2019
2. Motherhouse, Sisters of Charity at Ottawa Marker
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