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friar (a reform branch of the Order) there in 1813. This was due to the fact that, after its conquest by Great
Britain in 1759, further candidates to the Order had been forbidden. Repeated requests to the authorities of the Minorite Order finally resulted in his assignment to serve the Custody in
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Janssoone also started to undertake massive fundraising drives which required travel throughout the province, a task he performed for fifteen years. He would preach in churches and go house-to-house for this, braving the harshness of the
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Christians of other Churches which had been worked out over the centuries of rule of the Holy Land under the
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Canadian winter and farm dogs, selling some of the many books he wrote at night instead of sleeping. He had only one coat and would frequently sleep on the ground during these trips. Additionally, he also organized pilgrimages to the other great shrine of Quebec, the
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was begun in 1927. Inquiries into his life were made in Canada, France and Egypt, and his many writings were examined. Theologians approved his writings on 14 February 1937, and his cause was officially opened on 26 June 1940, granting him the title of
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Province of Quebec. In addition, he was also working within his own Order to plan for its re-establishment in Canada. This was accomplished in 1890 by the establishment of a friary in Montreal. This led to the foundation of the
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uproar and focus on the program established by St. Francis, one of preaching charity, penance and peace, focusing on bringing people back to God. He was to have a chance to carry out this intention.
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Catholic clergy of the province. Otherwise, his many sermons were greeted enthusiastically by the people. He preached throughout Quebec to large crowds. He was even invited to
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