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Photomontage Showing an Engraving of Curé Labelle, 1890

Both of Curé Labelle’s missions to Europe were successful. Wherever he went, he tirelessly repeated his entreaties promoting immigration to Canada. To his great surprise, he became remarkably […]

Banquet Given in Honour of Curé Labelle

As soon as they received news that Curé Labelle was on the way back from Europe, the people of Saint-Jérôme began busily preparing a grand reception to welcome […]

Curé Labelle’s Calling Card

In 1885, the federal government entrusted Antoine Labelle with the official mission of recruiting settlers from Europe. Having been involved in immigration efforts for some years already, Canada’s […]

A Colonist Family

About 5,000 people settled on land to the north of Saint-Jérôme thanks to Curé Labelle’s efforts. Besides starting a lottery to raise funds for his “reconquest” initiative, Labelle, […]

The French Canadian Migration

The migration of French Canadians to the United States began around the 1830s. In 1863, when Antoine Labelle was made the parish priest of Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, a community just […]

Monseigneur Antoine Labelle

Antoine Labelle was a man of the people, with a “rustic manner,” so it is not surprising that he was not fond of the honorary title Monseigneur. The […]

F.-X. A. Labelle, Priest and Curé of Saint-Jérôme

Appointed curé of Saint-Jérôme on May 15, 1868, Antoine Labelle arrived in the small town of Saint-Jérôme in springtime. He was the eighth curé of the parish. His […]

Mgr. Bourget

Monseigneur Ignace Bourget had made the right decision: Antoine Labelle was man best placed to lead the parish of Saint-Jérôme. Labelle took his role as spiritual guide very […]

Curé Labelle and His Worn Cassock

During his lifetime, Labelle was much-loved by his parishioners. Over the years, many a celebration was held in his honour. One of the grandest was the party held […]

Angélique Maher

Curé Labelle’s mother, Angélique Maher, was born in 1809. She married Antoine Labelle père, a shoemaker, on December 26, 1831. They had two children; Antoine and Marie, who […]

Angélique Maher

Curé Labelle’s mother, Angélique Maher, was born in 1809. She married Antoine Labelle père, a shoemaker, on December 26, 1831. They had two children; Antoine and Marie, who […]

Curé Labelle Speaking at Chute-aux-Iroquois

Though he sometimes claimed he was not a skilled orator, Antoine Labelle knew how to captivate an audience. With passion and conviction, he gathered crowds around him to […]