Congrégation de Notre-Dame Receives Honorary Degree At Stfx Spring Convocation
Sr. Rebecca McKenna, CND, was at the StFX University Spring Convocation on May 5th to receive an Honorary Degree on behalf of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame for its work in liberating education.
This award acknowledges that the lives of the sisters truly made a difference, and contributed to the common mission at StFX, Sr. Rebecca says. It recognizes the part the CND played in the larger story, especially in expanding the parameters of education for women. You can watch the live-streaming of the convocation at:
https://www.stfx.ca/student-life/convocation/spring-convocation
The presentation to the Congrégation de Notre-Dame is in the afternoon ceremony. [Approximate time 1:40:16]
Catherine Walker, CND, with members of the administration team
Photo: Marie-Claire Dugas
Group activities (minimum 15 persons)
Guided visit
Guided visit of the chapel with someone from the pastoral team, guided visit of the crypt, the Museum, the chapel up in the clouds and the belvedere. Visit of the temporary exposition at your own pace. We can modify your visit to meet your needs.
Take advantage of your group visit to discover our new temporary exposition starting June 21st, 2019: COLLE PAPIER CISEAUX: The life and works of Claude Lafortune. Come admire, for the very first time at the Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum, the paper sculpture representing Jesus as well as L’Évangile en papier !
Photo: Marie-Claire Dugas
God, you have created and nurtured us as a mother, we bless you and give you thanks.
Mothers living here or in eternity, bless our God.
Mothers of happy, healthy children, bless our God.
Mothers of ill or troubled children, bless our God.
Mothers of well fed and cared for children, bless our God.
Mothers of abused children, bless our God.
Mothers of hungry children, bless our God.
Mothers of children of freedom, bless our God.
Mothers of children of oppression, bless our God.