Pilgrims of Saint Michael facts for kids
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| Abbreviation | White Berets |
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| Formation | 1939 |
| Type | Catholic patriotism Social Credit movement |
| Headquarters | Rougemont, Quebec, Canada |
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Key people
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Louis Even |
The Pilgrims of St. Michael are a group in Canada often called the "white berets." They are a Roman Catholic organization that teaches about special economic ideas called social credit. They share these ideas in Canada and other countries.
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Who Are the Pilgrims of St. Michael?
The Pilgrims of St. Michael are a group of people who follow the Catholic faith. They are known for wearing white berets, which is how they got their nickname, the "white berets." This organization is based in Rougemont, Quebec, Canada.
What is Social Credit?
Social Credit is an idea about how money and the economy should work. It suggests that everyone in a country should have enough money to buy what they need. The Pilgrims of St. Michael believe these ideas can help make society fairer and better for everyone. They think that if people have enough money, they can live more comfortably and follow their faith more easily.
How They Started
The Pilgrims of St. Michael were started in 1939 by a person named Louis Even. He believed strongly in the ideas of Social Credit and wanted to share them with more people. He thought these economic ideas fit well with Catholic teachings about helping others and creating a just society.
What They Do
The Pilgrims of St. Michael work to spread their ideas about Social Credit and Catholic teachings. They do this by publishing a magazine called the Michael Journal. This journal shares articles and information about their beliefs and how they think society can improve. They aim to educate people about their views on economics and faith.
Learn More
- Canadian social credit movement
- website of the Michael Journal
