[113] About this time a road was constructed from Montreal along the river to Pointe aux Trembles, and another from Sorel to Chambly, a distance of six miles. (Kingsford History of Canada I, page 364).
[114] "To the Almighty and Good God, and to the Ever Blessed Virgin Mary, under the title of the Purification."
[115] The old church, of which the first stone was placed in honour of St. Joseph on the 28th of August, 1656, now became exclusively destined to the service of the Sisters of the Hôtel-Dieu and their sick.
[116] These plaques were found in September, 1830, during the work of demolition.
[117] It stood till 1830, when it was demolished at the completion of the present Notre-Dame Church begun in 1824 and opened on July 15, 1829. The belfry tower, however, remained standing till 1843.
[118] "To the Almighty and All Good God and to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of the Assumption."
[119] Cf. Autobiographical Notes by Sister Bourgeoys.
[120] In 1674 Quebec was erected into a bishopric and the erstwhile Bishop of Petrea became the titular of the see on October 1st.
[121] The Bon Secours Church was rebuilt between 1771 and 1773. It has been several times restored, but it still stands a venerable link connecting the old and the new Montreal.