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Quote by Rose Philippine Duchesne

“Do not look back to the past, nor forward to the future. Claim only the present, for it holds God's will.”

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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