The nun who founded Ottawa's first hospital is on the official track to sainthood after she was declared venerable by Pope Francis Saturday. Élisabeth Bruyère was one of eight people — and the only Canadian — to be named a "Venerable Servant of God," which means the Vatican has started investigating if she is worthy of sainthood. Sister Rachelle Watier said Bruyère was filled with the love of God and "a burning desire to do God’s work." In addition to the hospital, Élisabeth Bruyère also has one street in Ottawa and two in Gatineau named after her. "When we study the capital region in the 19th century, they are just men [aside from] one notable exception — and that is Mother Élisabeth Bruyère."

Source: CBC News April 15, 2018 20:15 UTC