The Church operated many of the institutions of the province , including most French - language schools , hospitals , and charitable organizations .
Many aspects of life for French - speaking Quebeckers remained dominated by the Catholic Church in the decades following 1867 .
The Catholic Church operated many of the institutions of the province , including most French - language schools , hospitals , and charitable organizations .
Many aspects of life for French - speaking Quebeckers remained dominated by the Catholic Church in the decades following 1867 .