To: St. Madeleine Sophie Barat

 Blessed Rose Philippine Duchesne
Co-foundress of the Society of the Sacred Heart
in the United States arrived in the village of
St. Ferdinand de Fleurissant
December 21, 1819

July 19, 1824 ~  On this day Philippine writes to Madeleine Sophie Barat, "Here at Florissant we are at least no longer afraid of starving to death, and that is something. If God takes from us the means of doing good, we must accept His Will. Do not worry about us, for not one of us is discouraged."  
Taken from the book: Through the Year with Philippine Duchesne


Margaret Munch, RSCJ  was interviewed by St. Louis television, KMOV - Channel 4 last month prior to our AASH board meeting.  The Old St. Ferdinand Shrine is a very special place indeed!  I encourage those interested to learn more and visit this very historic place.  If you wish to help in the preservation of the  Old St. Ferdinand Shrine click here.