The Eganville Leader

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada/Pembroke By Mary McGuire, csj Third in a 12-part series The convent of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Chapeau was founded in 1921 and the sisters’ work of instructing young people was soon recognized. The Quebec ministry officials held much respect for the sisters’ work. As early as their founding year in Chapeau, Ralph Maltais, a school Inspector, wrote: “I must congratulate you...