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LES SOEURS DE LA CHARITÉ DE QUÉBEC
For several years, les Soeurs de la Charité de Québec spread the charisma of Mother Mallet throughout Québec, Japan, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay, in the fields of education, healthcare and various other social undertakings. Today, they continue the works of their founder in responding to the needs of today’s society. They offer aid to the destitute, to young people experiencing scholarly difficulties, and to the needy through social services, second-hand clothing stores, soup kitchens, food distribution, spiritual animation, homework clubs, a telephone support service and spiritual mail called “Média-Foi”. Furthermore, they offer special housing, “l’Accueil-Providence”, for people, along with their loved ones, coming from remote towns and villages to the city’s hospitals for medical exams and treatment.
During your visit, you have the opportunity to admire the altars that were sculpted by François-Xavier Berlinguet, a Québec sculptor and architect. Over the altar, hangs “le cadran de l’Heure de Présence à la gloire du Coeur de Jésus”, as well as an imposing, 21-foot high painting that is the work of Sister Marie-de-l’Eucharistie, an artist of the community. Several other painters and sculptors, including Legand, Charles Huot and Louis Jobin have also left their mark through some aspect or work of art found in the chapel. Two marble plaques, commemorating two ecclesiastical personalities who influenced this religious congregation, Mgr. Pierre-Flavien Turgeon and Father Édouard Bonneau, are also found in this place of worship. In 1890, Pope Leo XIII appointed this chapel as the seat of the Centre national de l’Archiconfrérie, known today as “l’Heure de Présence au Coeur de Jésus”.
Chapel Hours
This centre introduces you to Mother Marcelle Mallet, founder of les Soeurs de la Charité de Québec. She is known for her energy, devotion, dedication to children, the elderly and the sick, and her love for God. The Mother Mallet Centre is also responsible for the publication of the Essor Marcelle-Mallet magazine and a telephone support service. People wanting to pray before the tomb of Marcelle Mallet are also welcome. Take note that her tomb is located on the chapel grounds of the House in Beauport.
Centre Marcelle Mallet
She arrived in Québec City on August 22, 1849, with five companions and started her mission in the city. She helped all those in need: children, orphans, the elderly, the sick or the poor, introducing them to the love of God, as well as using and teaching them respect, kindness and charity through her example. In 1866, l’Institut des Soeurs de la Charité de Québec received its official consecration. However, Mgr. Charles-François Baillargeon, in charge of dossier at the time, did not run this institution following the teachings of Marguerite d’Youville, but instead followed those of Antoine-Nicolas Braün. Marcelle Mallet was against this change and was removed from her position as Superior of the community in 1866. She passed away on Easter morning, April 9, 1871. Marcelle Mallet was greatly inspired by God and by the spirituality of Marguerite d’Youville throughout her entire life, and strongly believed in universal charity. Sister Mallet is a vivacious example of kindness, respect and of the love of God. On March 26, 1983, her cause was introduced at the Québec Diocese. Ten years later, on November 26, 1993, Rome declared the validity of the diocesan process on the life and virtues of Marcelle Mallet, which may lead to her beatification. Prayer to obtain a favour Father of tenderness and mercy Deign glorify your humble Servant We pray in the name of Your Son Amen
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