Justine Bisqueyburu, D.C., (1817-1903), was born in Mauléon, France and lived with her mother’s sister. She entered the Daughters of Charity in 1837. Although much of her work was to be in health care, first … Read More
The Green Scapular and Its Favors
PART ONE: Biography of Sister Justine Bisqueyburu Daughter of Clement Bisqueyburu, merchant, and of Ursula Albine d’Anglade, our Sister was born at Mauleon (Lower Pyrenees) on November 11, 1817, feast of St. Martin, was Baptized … Read More
‘Sister Gen’: A Case Study of Vincentian Leadership
Introduction A former Prime Minister of Ireland, Garrett Fitzgerald, once complained: ‘That’s all very well in practice, but how does it work in theory?’ Theory and practice represent the opposite poles of knowledge and experience. … Read More
Sister Justine Bisqueyburu and the Green Scapular
On Jan. 28, 1840 , in Paris , France , the Blessed Virgin appeared to Sr. Justine Bisqueyburu, a Seminary Sister of the Daughters of Charity. This began a series of visits which culminated in … Read More