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Home to the Heart
The Book
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.
Bicentennial Timeline
Closing Mass on Philippine’s Feast Day
November 18, 2018
A newly commissioned Mass of Philippine in three languages with a Potawatomi Amen will be premiered on St. Rose Philippine Duchesne’s Feast Day in the St. Louis Basilica, and will be used by the Society around the world to celebrate her feast.
Read moreGlobal Day of Sacred Heart Service
September 15, 2018
Sacred Heart communities around the world will participate in a day of service.
Read moreEucharistic Celebration with Archbishop Carlson
September 14, 2018
Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Academy of the Sacred Heart.
Read moreCelebration and Reenactment of Philippine’s Arrival on St. Charles Riverfront
September 7, 2018
**Please note the location change of the Reenactment below due to the weather forecast predicting heavy rainfall this Friday, Sept. 7. Join us for a Bicentennial reenactment of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne’s arrival on the St. Charles riverfront, celebrating 200 years of education! When St. Philippine and her four companions…
Read moreMissouri History Museum Presentation
July 19, 2018
Join journalist and author Cokie Roberts, alumna of Sacred Heart schools in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Bethesda, Maryland, as she tells the delightful stories of pioneering women whose work lives on today. LOCATION: Lee Auditorium | Museum DATE: July 19, 2018 TIME: 7:00 PM Registration is required to attend this event. Click here to register today….
Read moreBlessing of New Philippine Sculpture
June 29, 2018
As part of its bicentennial celebration in 2018, the Society of the Sacred Heart has commissioned a sculpture of Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne for the Jubilee Prayer Garden at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, 4431 Lindell Blvd. This will be a life-sized, seated sculpture of Philippine with a map…
Read moreThe Life of St. Philippine
June 21, 2018
Academy archivist Theresa Grass (Class of ’67) will present the fascinating life and works of Rose Philippine Duchesne at a June 21 meeting of the Friends of Missouri’s First State Capitol, 200 South Main Street, St. Charles. This hour-long lecture beginning at 7 p.m. is part of the ongoing St….
Read moreBicentennial Wine
December 1, 2017
Pre-orders of the Bicentennaire Cuvee were distributed at the Academy Dec. 1–3, 2017.
Read moreLesson Plans Distributed
October 10, 2017
The Academy and Duchesne High School present K-12 lesson plans that focus on Philippine’s historic 21-month journey to the New World. Check the website on the 10th of each month for the next lesson.
Read moreHome to the Heart A Special Celebration at ASH
September 16, 2017
The Academy kicked off the celebration of its 200th year with “Home to the Heart” on Saturday, September 16.
Read morePilgrimage to Sugar Creek
July 17, 2017
Following the Spirituality Forum at Saint Louis University, a band of travelers journeyed to Kansas to learn about Philippine’s westward journey and her time among the Potawatomi, for whom she was “Woman Who Prays Always.” Photos
Read moreSpirituality Forum at Saint Louis University
July 12, 2017
Philippine Duchesne: Celebrating her Life and Legacy was the title of a Sacred Heart Spirituality Forum at Saint Louis University July 12–16, 2017. The forum featured presentations, small group reflection, workshops, prayer, daily liturgy and celebration. Photos and more
Read moreBicentennial Calendar
July 11, 2017
Quotations and notable events from 200 years ago, celebratory and school dates during the remainder of 2017 and all of 2018, and campus photos by John Storjohann are included in an 18-month calendar that’s been mailed to Academy families and friends. Additional copies are available; call 636-946-5632. Date change As…
Read moreThe Book
June 30, 2017
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.
Read morePhilippine Elected to St. Louis Walk of Fame
June 23, 2017
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne has been added to the St. Louis Walk of Fame! Nearly 200 RSCJ, Sacred Heart alumni, families and friends watched as her bronze star and plaque were unveiled on the Feast of the Sacred Heart, June 23, 2017. Mr. Joe Edwards, founder of the Walk of…
Read moreFeast of the Sacred Heart
June 23, 2017
On Friday, June 23, 2017, the Religious of the Sacred Heart from the United States-Canada Province celebrated a special Mass on the Feast of the Sacred Heart.
Read moreA Walk for Philippine
May 18, 2017
Pilgrims paid tribute to St. Philippine’s pioneer spirit.
Read moreChemin de Fer Celebrates French Roots and Pays Tribute to RSCJ
May 6, 2017
France: Our Story Begins was the theme of the Academy’s 43rd annual Chemin de Fer auction.
Read moreThe School on North Second Street
April 29, 2017
“The School on North Second Street” was featured at the spring meeting of the St. Charles County Historical Society.
Read moreNCEA
April 20, 2017
The Shrine and “Flat Philippine” helped share the story of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne at the 112th NCEA Convention April 18–20, 2017.
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