Vimont, Barthelemy

Born in France. Came to Canada in 1639 as superior of the mi ions. With him were the Jesuits, Chaumonot and Poncet, and the Ursulines, Madame de la Peltrie and Marie de l'Incarnation. When Maisonneuve came in 1642 to establish a religious colony at Montreal, accompanied him from Quebec and gave his ble ing to the project. His prophecy is not without interest: "You are a grain of mustard-seed," he said to the little group of enthusiasts, "that shall rise and grow till its branches overshadow the earth. You are few, but your work is the work of God. His smile is on you, and your children shall fill the land." Index : C Jesuit, landed at Grand Cibou, 200; in charge of Cape Breton mi ion, 237. F Jesuit father, celebrates first ma at Montreal, 34. Bib. : Jesuit Relations , 1640-1645; Parkman, Jesuits in North America .