Daily reflections for prayer, growth in the spiritual life, and good prayer sources. This blog also has links to other websites. One feature is a list of spiritual books.
Monday, September 11, 2017
Wonderful Memories Triggered by Book
I am taking the liberty of copying this from the webpage of the Academy of the Sacred Heart in St. Charles as I know many of my readers may be interested in this wonderful book - the first history of the Academy of the Sacred Heart founded in 1818 by St. Philippine Duchesne. I have just finished reading it and want to begin and read it again. The pictures are marvelous and one thing that I love are the songs given at the back of the book. These were all sung by us when in school and I want to copy the words of some that I could not remember. Jane Cannon has given us a treasure and I want my readers to know about it.
A 10-year labor of love. That’s how Jeanne Burke O’Fallon ’69 referred to Jane Cannon’s recently-published book on the history of the Academy.
Jane Cannon presented highlights from her book at a reception Aug. 29 at Maryville University .Two Hundred Years: A Legacy of Love and Learning spans 15 chapters and includes sketches of some of the most memorable RSCJ associated with the Academy, as well as lyrics of Sacred Heart songs and quotes about St. Charles from former students and from nuns who taught here. Archival photos help illustrate the story, providing a fascinating look back at the facilities, uniforms, statues, artwork, traditions and much more!
This publication has been underwritten by Mrs. Cannon’s alma mater, Maryville University, founded in St. Louis by the Religious of the Sacred Heart in 1872 and still carrying out the broad vision and mission of St. Philippine Duchesne. Click here to pre-order copies of the book.
Maryville University underwrote the Academy history written by Jane Cannon with a gift of $25,000. From left to right: ASH and Maryville alum Jeanne Burke O’Fallon ’69, Maryville Alumni Director Erin Verry, author Jane Cannon, Academy Head of School Dr. Susan Dempf, former Head of School Sister Maureen Glavin.
Link: Honoring the Roots we Share
No comments:
Post a Comment