Julie (Julienne) Bertrand (December 1, 1844 – April 2, 1923) was the first Canadian superior general of the Sisters of the Holy Cross and the Seven Dolours.
It was a local boarding school newly opened by the Sisters Marianites of Holy Cross.
As she took greater responsibilities in the Canadian houses the growth of the Congregation of Holy Cross found itself in an expansion crisis.
By 1869, the long distance and slow communications with Le Mans, created difficulties between the Canadian community and the French motherhouse.
[1] Bishop Édouard-Charles Fabre of Montreal, now took a direct role in negotiation, petitions to Rome and the like, attempting to protect the interests of the community.