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Ursulines of Quebec

Ursulines of Quebec

Monastery in Québec
The Ursuline Monastery of Quebec City was founded by a missionary group of Ursuline nuns in 1639 under the leadership of Mother Marie of the Incarnation, O.S.U. It is the oldest institution of learning for women in North America. Wikipedia
Founder(s): St. Marie of the Incarnation, O.S.U
Completion date: 1642
Designated date: 1972
Important associated figures: Mother Geneviève Boucher, O.S.U. Jeanne Le Ber; St. Marie-Marguerite d'Youville, S.G.M.