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“We may not understand His Will for us in time, but in eternity the veil will be drawn and we shall see that He acted only for our happiness.”

Quote by Rose Philippine Duchesne

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Rose Philippine Duchesne

Rose Philippine Duchesne, born on August 29, 1769, and died on November 18, 1852, was a French Catholic missionary who was canonized. She dedicated herself to spreading Catholicism in North America and established several schools for girls, which had a profound impact on local education and culture. more

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