SISTER OF CHARITY OF SAINT JOAN ANTIDA

Sister of Charity of Saint Joan Antida  –  Sister Jacqueline-Marie Sébastienne, S.C.S.J.A.                                                                 “The Charity of Christ Impels Her”

Foundress:  Saint Jeanne Antide Thouret

Place:  Besançon, France

Year:  1799 A.D.

Her Charism:  The seeds of this Sister’s destiny are nurtured by the roots of her past.  Love fills the sails of this Vincentian vessel and a passion for the poor enflames her heart.  She lives a life that is striking and worth emulating and is part of the Vincentian mosaic of charity.  Under the protection of St. Vincent de Paul, this Sister continues the mission of Jesus Christ by listening to the cries of the poor and loving and serving them in our society in the fields of healthcare and education.  In this way, she evangelizes, works for peace and justice, and preaches the Good News to the poor in ways they understand.  Her energy and focus is on prayer, the Eucharist, and the Paschal Mystery.