Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima Loses a Great Friend

It is with great sadness that the team at the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima learned of the passing of Abbé Paul Leboeuf. A man described by the Centre’s employees as devoted, generous, and wise, he left us very recently.

Paul Leboeuf contributed greatly to the many successes of the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima, of which he was the greatest benefactor. In the 1960s, he became chaplain at Villa Notre-Dame-de-Fatima, which later became the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima.

The Villa was located on the very site of the Lakeside Pavilion at Château Vaudreuil. Students from the Institut des Sourdes-Muettes in Montréal were welcomed there to provide them with respite. In the late 1970s, deaf boys were admitted to the Villa. In 1995, the Villa moved to its current location in Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot. Today, the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima continues its mission by offering camp programs, respite services, and accommodation for children and adults with special needs.

A PILLAR

“He was a pillar who had a positive and lasting influence on many young people, whether campers or employees. Like many members of the Fatima team, I had the privilege of seeing him regularly and benefiting from his wisdom. He passed on his great passion to us. It is a source of pride to continue along the same path and to contribute to the development of our community and the well-being of the people we welcome,” emphasizes Steven Grenier, Executive Director of the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima.

It is to honor and recognize the importance of this great man in Fatima’s development that his name was given to the Paul-Leboeuf Foundation, which supports the services and projects of the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima.

AS A FAMILY

The Fatima team was gathered for a strategic planning retreat when they learned of his passing. As Abbé Leboeuf once told a journalist a few years ago: “Nothing happens for nothing. You have to trust, even when you don’t understand what is happening.”

“We were so close to him that it is hard not to see a sign in this situation. We like to think that our friend Paul trusted our directions for the future of the Centre and took his final bow by playing one last little joke on us—while allowing us to grieve together as a family and support one another,” shares Steven Grenier.

“We extend our sincere condolences to his family, his friends, and to all those whose lives he touched. Like you, we share in your sorrow and cherish many beautiful memories of Abbé Paul Leboeuf,” concludes Steven Grenier.

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It is with great sadness that the team at the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima learned of the passing of Abbé Paul Leboeuf. A man described by the Centre’s employees as devoted, generous, and wise, he left us very recently.

Paul Leboeuf contributed greatly to the many successes of the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima, of which he was the greatest benefactor. In the 1960s, he became chaplain at Villa Notre-Dame-de-Fatima, which later became the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima.

The Villa was located on the very site of the Lakeside Pavilion at Château Vaudreuil. Students from the Institut des Sourdes-Muettes in Montréal were welcomed there to provide them with respite. In the late 1970s, deaf boys were admitted to the Villa. In 1995, the Villa moved to its current location in Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot. Today, the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima continues its mission by offering camp programs, respite services, and accommodation for children and adults with special needs.

A PILLAR

“He was a pillar who had a positive and lasting influence on many young people, whether campers or employees. Like many members of the Fatima team, I had the privilege of seeing him regularly and benefiting from his wisdom. He passed on his great passion to us. It is a source of pride to continue along the same path and to contribute to the development of our community and the well-being of the people we welcome,” emphasizes Steven Grenier, Executive Director of the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima.

It is to honor and recognize the importance of this great man in Fatima’s development that his name was given to the Paul-Leboeuf Foundation, which supports the services and projects of the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima.

AS A FAMILY

The Fatima team was gathered for a strategic planning retreat when they learned of his passing. As Abbé Leboeuf once told a journalist a few years ago: “Nothing happens for nothing. You have to trust, even when you don’t understand what is happening.”

“We were so close to him that it is hard not to see a sign in this situation. We like to think that our friend Paul trusted our directions for the future of the Centre and took his final bow by playing one last little joke on us—while allowing us to grieve together as a family and support one another,” shares Steven Grenier.

“We extend our sincere condolences to his family, his friends, and to all those whose lives he touched. Like you, we share in your sorrow and cherish many beautiful memories of Abbé Paul Leboeuf,” concludes Steven Grenier.