In 2008, at the request of the Augustinian Sisters of l'Hôtel-Dieu de Québec, Claire Dufour went to their monastery on several occasions to take photos, get a sense of the atmosphere, and spend time with the sisters. That was the last year that the monastery would be as the sisters had always known it. The following year, objects and furniture would begin to be moved in preparation for restoration work on the building.In 1978, Pierre Bernier gained exceptional access to the m