Short Biography of Blessed Emilie Tavernier Gamelin
Blessed Emilie Tavernier Gamelin (1787-1851) was a French Canadian Roman Catholic woman who founded the Sisters of Providence, a religious congregation dedicated to serving the poor and marginalized. She was born in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of a wealthy merchant.
As a young woman, Gamelin felt a strong call to serve the poor and marginalized, and began to devote her time and resources to helping those in need in her community. She particularly focused on providing education and assistance to the children of the working poor.
In 1843, Gamelin established the Sisters of Providence, a religious congregation of women dedicated to serving the poor and marginalized. The congregation focused on providing education, healthcare, and social services to those in need, with an emphasis on helping the children of the working poor.
Gamelin served as the Superior General of the congregation until her death, and under her leadership, the Sisters of Providence rapidly grew and established convents and service centers throughout Quebec and Ontario.
Gamelin was known for her deep spirituality, compassion, and dedication to serving the poor. She had a particular concern for the care of the elderly and the sick. She also established an institution for the care of the dying, which became a model for similar institutions throughout the world.
Gamelin died in 1851 in Longueuil, Quebec and was buried in the cemetery of the Sisters of Providence. Her cause for canonization was opened by the Catholic Church in 1938.
In 2001, Pope John Paul II beatified her, the second step towards canonization. Her memorial is celebrated on October 18 and she is known as the “Angel of Charity.”
Gamelin’s teachings and legacy continue to inspire the work of the Sisters of Providence, which today operates schools, hospitals, and other service institutions in Canada and the United States, helping to serve the poor, the sick, and the marginalized.
Prayers to Blessed Emilie Tavernier Gamelin
Blessed Emilie Tavernier Gamelin, you dedicated your life to serving the poor and marginalized in Montreal. Please intercede for us as we strive to follow in your footsteps of love and compassion. Help us to see the dignity and value of every person, especially those who society deems as forgotten or overlooked. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Heavenly Father, we give thanks for the life and witness of Blessed Emilie Tavernier Gamelin. We ask that you bless us with her spirit of humility, love, and service to the poor and marginalized. Help us to imitate her charitable heart and to be a beacon of hope for those in need. Amen
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Detailed Biography of Blessed Emilie Tavernier Gamelin
Early Life and Family
Widowhood and Charity
Founding of Sisters of Providence
Death and Beatification
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