Mr. Speaker, Sunday, October 20, 2024, was a day of great joy and gratitude. Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square in Rome for the canonization of Sister Marie‑Léonie Paradis. The ceremony was conducted by Pope Francis I.
By officially declaring Sister Marie‑Léonie Paradis a saint, the Church recognized her inspiring simplicity and service to others. Born in Montérégie, Sister Marie‑Léonie founded the congregation of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family and settled in Sherbrooke. The congregation, which is still present in Sherbrooke, continues to embody the values that are so dear to their founder. Spending a little time with the Little Sisters of the Holy Family shows us how committed and devoted these women are.
Saint Marie‑Léonie's legacy reminds us of the power of humility and kindness in building peace. May she be an inspiration to us all.