Eudist College — The Eudists

From Founding to Succession

Father Gérard Cornellier’s project received the support of Cardinal Léger. In October 1952, the Eudists agreed to found the school. The first classes began in 1953 at Ludger-Duvernay School; the students moved into their new building in September 1954. Affiliated with the University of Montreal, the school initially offered a classical curriculum before becoming a private high school. The buildings and administrative operations were transferred in 1985; the Eudist corporation was dissolved in 1992. The school continued under the name Collège Jean-Eudes.

Life at the school in pictures

16 archival photographs: buildings, studies, and community life.

Construction en 1953-1954 — Built in 1953–1954
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Blessing of the college in 1954 — Blessing of the College in 1954
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community of priests 1956–57 — Community of Priests, 1956–57
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Extérieur — Exterior
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Cardinal Léger’s visit in 1978
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First shovelful of earth, June 12, 1953 — Groundbreaking on June 12, 1953
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Community of the Fathers in 1956–1957 — Community of Fathers in 1956–1957
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Group of students — Group of Students
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Group of students in 1959–1960
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Group of students in 1955
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Slideshows from the Eudist archives

Charlesbourg Archives Department

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