Project Gutenberg 2010-04-28 Public domain in the USA. 116 G. E. M. Venerable Philippine Duchesne A Brief Sketch of the Life and Work of the Foundress of the Society of the Sacred Heart in America Produced by Michael Gray "Venerable Philippine Duchesne" by G. E. M. is a biography written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and accomplishments of Philippine Duchesne, a significant figure in the establishment of the Society of the Sacred Heart in America. This work highlights her tireless efforts and foundational role in spreading Catholic education and care to the underserved, particularly among Native American tribes and in the burgeoning territories of the United States. The biography details Philippine Duchesne's early life in France, her calling to a religious vocation, and her resolute journey to America, where she faced numerous challenges in starting schools and serving the local communities. Throughout her life, she exhibited extraordinary devotion and perseverance despite difficulties such as poverty, illness, and social opposition. The narrative emphasizes her love for prayer and her dedication to serving others, capturing her deep compassion for the marginalized and her significant impact on Catholic education in America. Ultimately, the book serves as a tribute to her lasting legacy and the virtues of courage, humility, and faith that defined her character. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Duchesne, Philippine, Saint, 1769-1852 BX Text Category: Biographies Category: French Literature Category: History - American Category: Religion/Spirituality 132243 2025-07-13T07:41:51.248853 text/html 125196 2021-01-06T13:36:29 text/html 172516 2025-07-13T07:41:56.290824 application/epub+zip 173770 2025-07-13T07:41:53.883866 application/epub+zip 110895 2025-07-13T07:41:52.807826 application/epub+zip 340153 2025-07-13T07:41:58.191870 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 317519 2025-07-13T07:41:55.681792 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 241084 2022-09-14T16:40:36.279512 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 98954 2025-07-13T07:41:50.704836 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 98853 2021-01-06T13:36:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18907 2025-07-13T07:41:58.316811 application/rdf+xml 17504 2025-07-13T07:41:53.340801 image/jpeg 4197 2025-07-13T07:41:53.054807 image/jpeg 98926 2021-01-06T13:36:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 37447 2021-01-06T13:36:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 172086 2025-07-13T07:41:51.265831 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog