On November 4, 2024, as part of the Citizen Recognition Program of the Rosemont district, where our Pauline Book Centre was located, one of two people awarded was Sr. Jeanne Lemire, of the Daughters of St. Paul, known for her involvement and its positive contribution to the life of the area.
Sr. Lemire had a profound impact on the surrounding area, transforming the Pauline Book Centre into a one-of-a-kind literary center, and integrating a bookstore specializing in spirituality and religious sciences with a general type of bookstore. In 2006, the Book Centre was moved to via Masson, thus responding to the needs of both men and women readers.
Over the years, the Pauline Book Centre has become a place of sharing and cultural convergence, welcoming prominent personalities from the cultural and intellectual world, as well as numerous local literary artists. Their involvement in national and local professional networks has contributed to the economic and social development of the area.
Sr Jeanne Lemire leaves a precious legacy, having created strong bonds with the local authors and making the Pauline Book Centre an essential point of reference, not only in Montréal, but also beyond the borders of Quebec and Canada.
Notwithstanding some health issues, Sr. Lemire also took an interest in ensuring the continuity of the book centre. The new owners, Médiaspaul, belonging to the same Pauline Family, the Society of St. Paul, have committed themselves to carrying forward the Book Centre with the same philosophy and the same employees.