Philippine’s life story, with its many failures and many achievements, shows
how as a wealthy woman who belonged to a politically prominent French
family decided to dedicate her life and gifts to the poor.
Her story tells how she provided free education for those who had long
been denied the privilege - young women; the poor and the
native Americans.                                                      
Philippine was an inspiration to all whom she encountered throughout her
life time,
and continues to be so.

Let us pray that Philippine’s

• strength of character;
• courage;
• sense of adventure;
• vision;
• desire to serve the poor and to spread the love of God