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Le Monastère des Augustines
Le Monastère des Augustines
Historic Augustinian convent and visitor heritage centre preserving the Québec sisters’ centuries-long tradition of care.
Sacred Place Overview
About Le Monastère des Augustines
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
Historic Augustinian convent and visitor heritage centre preserving the Québec sisters’ centuries-long tradition of care. Augustinian sisters arrived at Québec in 1639 and established a religious nursing and hospital tradition; the historic monastery now also functions as a heritage institution.
Sacred Place at a Glance
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Place TypeMonastery
Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationRoman Catholic; Augustinian
LocationOld Québec, Québec City, Quebec, Canada
CountryCanada
Established / Period1639
HeritageHistoric monastery and healthcare heritage complex
Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association
Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.
Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationRoman Catholic; Augustinian
History & Sacred Tradition
Documented history, sacred narrative and editorial synthesis are kept visibly separate.
Historical Record
Augustinian sisters arrived at Québec in 1639 and established a religious nursing and hospital tradition; the historic monastery now also functions as a heritage institution.
Sacred Tradition
The spiritual tradition emphasizes compassionate care, religious community and contemplation; wellness programming is not evidence of miraculous healing.
Editorial Context
The former Augustinian monastery now also operates as a heritage and wellness institution. Historical healing and caregiving traditions should not be framed as independently demonstrated miracles.
Architecture & Sacred Complex
Historic monastery and healthcare heritage complex
Worship & Services
Documented worship, observances and practices where available.
Augustinian spiritual heritage
contemplative reflection
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- October 15, 2026
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