Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born August 29, 1769, in France; died November 18, 1852, in the United States; canonized July 3, 1988, by John Paul II; feast day, November 18; woman religious, teacher, missionary. The Story: Financially, the young Philippine’s existence was quite comfortable.… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Rose Philippine Duchesne