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History of the Ursulines in New Orleans

The nuns moved to the new Ursuline Convent, New Orleans in the 9th Ward of New Orleans in 1823, giving the old French Quarter structure to the city's bishop.

The names of some are known: Sister Saint-Augustin (Marie Tranchepain, the mother superior), Sister Angélique (Marie le Boullanger), and Dame Jude, all from Rouen; and Mother François-Xavier from le Havre, Madame Cavelier from Elbeuf, two other cities in Normandy.

The nuns moved to newer quarters on Nashville Avenue in Uptown New Orleans, where they are still located.

This second building was completed in 1751 (main article: Old Ursuline Convent, New Orleans).



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