100th Anniversary of Sacré-Cœur
Sacré-Coeur is turning 100 this year.
Devoting heart and soul
to every patient, for 100 years.
At Sacré-Cœur, the whole team has been devoting heart and soul to every patient for 100 years. This is an exceptional opportunity to support this major university hospital! Together, we are writing a new page in history.
Let's give from the heart !
Patient Voices: Stories That Touch the Heart
“I will be paralyzed for the rest of my life. Yet every morning, I consider myself lucky to be alive.” — Éric Boyer, trauma patient.
“Everyone is dedicated and truly committed to saving lives. This isn’t a movie or TV—I am witnessing real life.” — Robert Arcand, cardiology patient.
“It could have been fatal. Today, I do my best to live up to the people who took care of me.” — Richard Leclair, neurosurgery patient.
Experts from Sacré-Cœur Share Their Perspective
“I believe that with motivation, a strong sense of humanity, and a skilled team, there is no challenge we cannot overcome.” – Dr. Patrick Bellemare, pulmonologist-intensivist, Associate Medical Chief of Intensive Care, and medical educator at Sacré-Cœur.
Previously Untold Anecdotes and Little-Known Historical Facts to Discover
Sacré-Cœur holds many secrets that reflect the rich century of history that has unfolded within its walls. Here are some fascinating anecdotes you may not have known about this great university hospital:
A (Not-So) Secret Underground Passage
Built shortly before the 1960s and reserved for the Sisters of Providence until quite recently.
This tunnel, which still exists today, connects Sacré-Cœur Hospital to the Mother House of the Sisters of Providence, where approximately 150 sisters working at Sacré-Cœur lived at the time the underground passage was built. Very practical in winter!
An Architectural and Artistic Gem Beneath the Iconic Dome
A unique space that has existed since the hospital’s construction.
On the 3rd floor of Sacré-Cœur, you will find a true chapel rising majestically to the top of the rotunda. It remains today a space of calm and reflection, open to patients, visitors, and staff.
A Journey into the Heart of Our Hospital’s History
At the beginning of the 20th century, tuberculosis was the leading cause of death in Canada. Hospital stays for patients were long, lasting from several months to several years.
At the time, the priority was to provide facilities that would improve patients’ daily lives. In addition to consultation and treatment rooms, Sacré-Cœur Hospital therefore included dormitories, a performance hall, a classroom for children, workshops, a cafeteria, a greenhouse, a vegetable garden, and solariums.
The opening of the Integrated Trauma Centre in 2021 was no coincidence. At Sacré-Cœur, this expertise had been developed over decades—it was the natural continuation of a long-established path.
Located at the intersection of Highways 15 and 40, the hospital established itself as a reference center for major trauma cases. In fact, Quebec’s first specialized trauma unit opened at Sacré-Cœur in 1976. This reputation naturally led, in 1985—over 40 years ago—to its role as the official trackside hospital for the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
A Campaign to Showcase Our Great University Hospital
In collaboration with our partner, the Qolab agency, a campaign is currently underway to mark this centennial and highlight the expertise, ambition, and dedication of Sacré-Cœur’s teams. Here are some of the visuals currently being broadcast on television and across various media (in French only):
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In the name of the Sacré-Cœur's Team and the patients :
Thank you for your support and your generosity.
Thank you!
Mr. Marcel Vézina | $150.00
Michel Vallée | $1,000.00
Anonymous | $50.00
Anonymous | $20.00