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Second Departure to Canada |
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But, who would have doubted? In the beautiful sky of Gaspé, the big cloud from the Rimouski side was no longer the only one. Soon, another cloud, coming from overseas this time, would darken the horizon. |
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On November 7, our General Mother heard, through a Paris agent, that the Steamer had reached its destination; this news was a relief, but she had heard nothing from her daughters; she was deeply concerned about their fate; finally, on the 17th, she received the following telegram : |
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St. Adelaide de Pabos, Quebec: safe trip, |
Consequently, for fear that the two Sisters would feel lonely on this New Continent, and having in mind to prepare helpers for the future, Mother Marie Fidèle, who was unaware of the reluctance of the Bishop of Rimouski, (…) thought of taking the opportunity to send some sisters with the Rev. Eudist Fathers who were traveling to Canada. With their consent, she had someone take the sisters to the St. Lazare station on December 7, 1902. They were Srs. Anne de Gonzague, St. Pascal, and Sr. St. Achille. (R-2) |
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The Parisian, a vessel of a capacity of over 900 passengers, |
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During the eight-day crossing the three sisters were sick, but they did not lose their usual gaiety; moreover, their companions, taking the Sister Superior's orders seriously, were |
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Where would the Sisters land ? In New York ? In Quebec ? In Halifax ? |
