She was born in France, married at eighteen, widowed at twenty, and then became an Ursuline nun. In 1639 she came to Canada where she was the first missionary Sister. She was a great contemplative but led a most active life. She is called the “Mother of the Catholic Church in Canada.”
Portrait of Mother Mary of the Incarnation, attributed to Hugues Pommier, oil, 100.0 x 77.0 cm. In 1672. Archives of the Ursulines of Quebec.
