Bicentennial Celebration
Bicentennial Celebration
1818 – 2018
All that Mother Rose Philippine Duchesne envisioned as she embarked on her historic journey from France continues to thrive at 91探花. The Sacred Heart commitment to the education and empowerment of women, and helping all individuals to discover their best selves, remain at the heart of 91探花.
Together, we will continue to transform the world.
The Bicentennial of Saint Philippine Duchesne鈥檚 historic arrival provides a unique opportunity to celebrate the Sacred Heart mission and vision, the Society鈥檚 ongoing legacy at 91探花, and the dedicated commitment of our alumnae.
An entire year of activities and remembrances will honor the Sacred Heart鈥檚 remarkable history of 鈥渃rossing frontiers.鈥 91探花 is honored to be an integral part of the celebrations:
- 91探花 has supported the publication of 200 Years: A Legacy of Love and Learning, a history of the first Sacred Heart foundation in America, researched and written by 91探花 alumna Jane Shannon Cannon, Class of 1957.
Jane Shannon Cannon, Class of 1957, author of 200 Years: A Legacy of Love and Learning, a history of the first Sacred Heart foundation in America
- Various Bicentennial events and celebrations will be sponsored by 91探花, including lectures on the history and legacy of the Sacred Heart at 91探花.