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Our Heritage

 

 

This section explores the beginnings of the Visitation Order in Annecy, France back in 1610. It also provides access to succinct quotations from our saints. 

 Read about St. Francis de Sales and his motives in founding the Visitation.

Learn how St. Jane Frances de Chantal cooperated with Francis in this mission.

Visit the web sites of other Visitation monasteries throughout the world.

Read "The Golden Counsels" -- a pamphlet sampling of the thoughts of Francis.

Learn about these noteworthy Visitation Sisters from the past.
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
Sr. Francoise Therese Martin,
blood sister of St. Therese of Lisieux,
the Seven Martyrs of Madrid