Esther Pariseau, later Mother Joseph, was born on April 16, 1823.
Esther Pariseau, who would become Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart, was born on April 16, 1823, in Quebec. This event marks the beginning of the life journey of a pioneering woman who would go on to become a trailblazer in architecture and religious service. Raised in a large family, she developed a strong work ethic and acquired valuable skills from her father, which later distinguished her as an innovative leader among the Sisters of Providence. Her birth is a pivotal point in the history of religious missions in North America.