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Signing of the Fundamental Act of Union

When
1 March 1837
Where
Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix
Part of
Congregation of Holy Cross formed at Le Mans

Priests and brothers signed the Fundamental Act of Union in Le Mans, legally joining their societies into one association.

On March 1, 1837, members of the Auxiliary Priests and Brothers of St. Joseph gathered at Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix in Le Mans. They signed the Fundamental Act of Union, creating a single association. This act established the Congregation of Holy Cross, with the church serving as the mother church.

Sources

  1. Congregation of Holy Cross Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-10
  2. Basil Moreau Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-24

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