To her cousin Josephine Perier, Baronesse de Savoye-Rollin

As seen at Villa Duchesne / Oak Hill School

October 17, 1837 ~ Philippine writes to her cousin Josephine, "The author of the Imitation says that those who travel to distant lands rarely sanctify themselves; and elsewhere, that change of residence deceives many. I had hoped to do out here in America something for the glory of God and the salvation of His children, and now I find myself with hands as empty - and perhaps not so clean - as when I was in my little room on our Mountain of Love at Sainte Marie."

Taken from the book:  Through the Year with Philippine Duchesne

To her cousin Josephine Perier, Baronesse de Savoye-Rollin

September 2, 1839 ~  Philippine writes to her cousin Josephine, "How grateful I am that time has never lessened your friendship! On August 29 I began my 71st year, and I calculate that soon you will do the same, as there is but a few months' difference in our ages.  Think of me in your prayers.  You are often in mine, for I am your most loving friend, Philippine." 

Taken from the book:  Through the Year with Philippine Duchesne

To her cousin Josephine Perier, Baronesse de Savoye-Rollin

August 29, 1819
 Philippine Duchesne
celebrates her 50th birthday!

August 29, 1819 ~ Philippine writes to her cousin Josephine Perier, Baronesse de Savoye-Rollin, "I am fifty years old today, my dearest friend.  That age makes me realize how unfit I am for the venture I have undertaken, but it does not lessen the tender affection that has bound me to you, to Augustin (Perier), and to Camille (Jordan) for so many, many years.  You were my dearest friends in all the world, and though I left the world for the cloister, my love for you has survived a sacrifice that was akin to death." 

Taken from the book: Through the Year with Philippine Duchesne

To her cousin Josephine Perier, Baronesse de Savoye-Rollin

Josephine Perier, Baronesse de Savoye-Rollin
(1770-1850)

August 26, 1830 ~  Philippine writes to her cousin Josephine, "Let me thank you again for the help you so kindly sent me and also renew the expression of my gratitude to all the members of your family who have helped me in the past. Your friendship has followed me to these distant regions, where one sees few examples of attachment as generous and lasting as yours." 

Taken from the book: Through the Year with Philippine Duchesne