July 20, 1822 ~ Mother Duchesne left St. Louis for Louisiana, traveling by steamboat with Mother Cyr and Therese Pratte, to visit Grand Coteau for the first time. The trip downstream was made without great danger, but the return journey took nearly three months and included yellow fever, steamboat accidents, and many other trials.
Taken from the book: Through the Year with Philippine Duchesne
It should be noted that the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau opened its doors to eight students in October of 1821. The school has remained in the same location for over 190 years continuing a rich long history of Sacred Heart education! The current Headmistress, Sr. Lynn Lieux, RSCJ has a journal which can be found on the school website and I encourage all to read it!
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