|
Father Moreau | Heritage | Family
of Holy Cross |Associates | Alums
In 1838, Father Basil
Moreau gave a rule of life to a group of devout laywomen. These women
assisted the priests and brothers at first by doing domestic work.
Later because of so many requests for help, these "sisters" were
trained to teach and nurse. These women became the Marianites of Holy
Cross, and in 1841 the first Marianites received the religious habit
(dress).
The Marianites were dedicated to Mary, and in particular to Mary as
Our Lady of Sorrows, or as she is also known, Our Lady of Seven
Dolors. The first woman in leadership for the Marianites received the
religious name Mother Mary of Seven Dolors. Her family name is
Leocadie Gascoin. Today, the women of Holy Cross form 3 distinct
congregations: Marianites of Holy Cross, Sisters of the Holy
Cross, and Sisters of Holy Cross. The men and women religious of Holy
Cross minister in Europe, North and South America, Africa, and Asia.
They are engaged in a variety of ministries fulfilling their
commitment to continue the mission of Jesus in the spirit of Fr.
Moreau.
LEOCADIE-ROMAINE GASCOIN,
MOTHER MARY OF THE SEVEN
DOLORS |
 |
| 1818 |
Born in Montenay, the 4th of 6 children. Her parents were
middle-class farmers. |
| 1822 |
Her mother died. |
1822-
1833 |
Stayed at home to work in the church
parish and care for her family. |
| 1841 |
Entered the novitiate in Le Mans and became one
of the first Marianites. She was formed in religious
life by Mother Mary of St. Dosithee at the Monastery of the
Good Shepherd in Le Mans. |
| 1844 |
Pronounced first vows. |
| 1845 |
Named the first Superior General of the
Marianites. |
| 1900 |
Died in Le Mans. |
| |
Leocadie Romaine Gascoin
Mere Marie Des Sept Douleurs |
| 1818 |
Née
à Montenay, elles est le 4ème enfant d'une
famille de 6
Ses
parents étaient des fermiers de classes
moyennes. |
| 1822 |
Décès
de sa maman. |
1822-
1833 |
Elle
reste à la maison pour travailler à
l'église paroissiale et
prendre soin de sa famille. |
| 1841 |
Elle entre au Noviciat au Mans et devient une des
premières Marianites. Elle est formée à
la vie religieuse par Mère Marie Dosithée au
monastère du Bon Pasteur au
Mans. |
| 1844 |
Elle
prononce ses premiers voeux. |
| 1845 |
Elle est nommée première supérieure
générale des soeurs
Marianites. |
| 1900 |
Elle
meurt au Mans. |
Father Moreau | Heritage | Family
of Holy Cross |Associates | Alums |
