Presbyteries in Quebec in the 19th century - Living space, place of tension and stakes of power

This paper focuses on the relationships between the people living in nineteenth century Quebec Catholic presbyteries. One can observe three types of unequal relations in these: those between the parish priest and the curate, those between the clergymen and the secular members of the congregation and, finally, those between the men and women. The relations of power between these various roles were strictly regulated. This paper demonstrates how presbytery life reflected the tensions that existed between nineteenth century Quebecois and their religion.