{"id":3285,"date":"2026-03-01T13:07:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T17:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp268347.wpdns.ca\/?page_id=3285"},"modified":"2026-10-06T16:25:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T20:25:49","slug":"2014-07-06-varennes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/famillemessierfamily.org\/en\/2014-07-06-varennes","title":{"rendered":"2014-07-06 Varennes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Visit in Varennes
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Photo taken in front of the Basilica of Ste-Anne-de-Varennes, July 6, 2014<\/u><\/strong><\/p>

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In the back : Donat Messier, Ernest Bernier, Yvette Messier, C\u00e9line Desrosiers, Alain Messier, Jean-Marie Messier, \u00c9dith Roy, Fran\u00e7ois Cantin, Jacques Dalp\u00e9, president of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 d\u2019histoire de Varennes, Alain Messier, author, Paul Rolland, St\u00e9phane Bergeron, provincial deputy of Verch\u00e8res, Denis Le Blanc, municipal magistrate of Varennes, and Monique Jacques<\/p>

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3rd row : Christine Messier, Andr\u00e9 Leblanc, Carole Messier, Louise Roy, Alain Messier, David Messier, Christine Plante, Marc Lambert, Jeannine Messier, Andr\u00e9 Messier, Nicole Messier, Francine Joubert, Serge Gosselin, G\u00e9rald Messier, Mariette Rivard, Isabelle Faucher, C\u00e9line Faucher, Danielle Messier and Flore-Ella Rivard<\/p>

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2nd row : Stella Messier, Henriette Proulx, Mariette Messier, Ren\u00e9 Messier, Claire Messier, Estelle Messier, Nicole Messier, G\u00e9rard Messier, Denyse Morin, C\u00e9line Messier, Pauline Roy, Stella Messier, Lucie Suzanne Messier, Viateur Joyal, Serge Messier, Jacqueline Couillard, Camille Messier, Antonine Messier and Ghislaine Messier<\/p>

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1st row : R\u00e9al Messier, R\u00e9jean Messier, Christiane Messier, \u00c9lodie Messier daughter of Alain, Mich\u00e8le Desrosiers, Lucie Marcil, Rolland Messier, Micheline Messier, Th\u00e9r\u00e8se Messier, Doris Messier, Annette Roy, Micheline Bonin, Lise Gaudreau and Richard Leonardo<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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In memory of
\n\nMichel Messier
\n\n1640-1725
\n\nand his wife
\nAnne LeMoyne
\n\n1638-1725
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After the mass, there should be the unveiling of the plaque commemorating the fact that Michel Messier and Anne LeMoyne were buried in the basement of the church as promised in the agreement signed between Michel and the priest of Varennes, Claude Volant de Saint-Claude in 1718. The unveiling has been postponed because the plaque was not ready.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\"Messe
Mass at the Basilica of Saint Anne of Varennes, co-presided by Jean-Pierre Messier, parish priest of Laval.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Messe
Mass at the Basilica of Saint Anne of Varennes.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Messe
Mass at the Basilica of Saint Anne of Varennes.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"M.
Mr. Richard Leonardo, president of the Association des Familles Messier, addresses the group.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Mr. St\u00e9phane Bergeron, Member of Parliament for Verch\u00e8res, addresses the group.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Mr. Jacques Dalp\u00e9, president of the Varennes Historical Society, addresses the group.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Mr. Denis Le Blanc, alderman, addresses the group on behalf of Mr. Martin Damphousse, mayor of Varennes.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Tableau
Painting of Saint Michael the Archangel, patron saint of Michel Messier, above the right-hand altar in the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Jean-Pierre
Jean-Pierre Messier, parish priest of Laval, accompanied himself on the guitar to liven up the ceremony.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Les
The Messiers pose proudly beneath the painting of Saint Michael the Archangel, patron saint of their ancestor, Michel Messier.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Rendez-vous
Meet at a restaurant between mass and visits...<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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On the right, Richard Leonardo, president of the Messier Family Association, with Marc Lambert, Jeannine Messier and Father Jean-Pierre Messier.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Quelques
Several members were delighted to be present. Among them were two founding members of the Association: G\u00e9rald Messier and Lucie Suzanne Messier.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"G\u00e2teau
25th Anniversary Cake of the Messier Family Association.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Devant
In front of the Saint-Michel Manor. On the left, Rolland Messier, the oldest of our participants (93 years old). At the back of the group: Pauline Roy, C\u00e9line and Carole Messier. At the front: Louise Roy, Annette Roy and Doris Messier.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Au
At the Saint-Michel Manor, simulation of a board meeting with a few participants.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Au
At the Manoir Saint-Michel, a few antique (but not original) pieces of furniture decorate the rooms.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Manoir
Manoir Saint-Michel: Family room.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Manoir
Saint-Michel Manor: Details of the structure.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Manoir
Saint-Michel Manor: The group's oldest member, Rolland Messier, examines a washing machine from another era.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Manoir
Saint-Michel Manor: A hearth converted into a more functional fireplace.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Maison
House at Cap St-Michel.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Cap St-Michel House: The group poses proudly in front of the Cap St-Michel House.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Cap St-Michel House: Kitchen and living room.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Maison
Cap St-Michel House: Utility Buffet.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Maison
Maison du Cap St-Michel: Large table for large families.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Maison
House at Cap St-Michel: Bedroom. The wardrobes are built directly into the structure of the house.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Maison
Cap St-Michel House: A glimpse of the basement, which was primarily used for storing vegetables during the winter.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Maison
Jacques Messier's house: View from the rear.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Maison
Jacques Messier's house: Located at 2790 Marie-Victorin Road, Varennes.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Chapelle
Sainte-Anne Chapel: Built in 1862 according to the plans of Victor Bourgeau, on a different site from the old chapel.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Chapelle
Chapel of Saint Anne: Our pilgrims on July 6, 2014, gathered in prayer and hymns.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Sanctuaire
Sanctuary of St. Marguerite of Youville.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Au
At the Varennes cemetery, Father Jean-Pierre Messier paid tribute to our ancestors by singing and accompanying himself on the guitar.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Au
At the Varennes cemetery, everyone shared their intentions, comments, and thanks.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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At the Varennes cemetery.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Les
The newspapers in Varennes reported on our meeting.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Varennes newspapers: Great report for a great day!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Visite \u00e0 Varennes 6 juillet 2014 Photo prise devant la basilique Ste-Anne-de-Varennes, 6 juillet 2014 \u00a0 Arri\u00e8re : Donat Messier, Ernest Bernier, Yvette Messier, C\u00e9line Desrosiers, Alain Messier, Jean-Marie Messier, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3285","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/famillemessierfamily.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3285","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/famillemessierfamily.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/famillemessierfamily.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/famillemessierfamily.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/famillemessierfamily.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3285"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/famillemessierfamily.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3285\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9633,"href":"https:\/\/famillemessierfamily.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3285\/revisions\/9633"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/famillemessierfamily.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3285"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}