We observed the Feast of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, beloved foundress of our school, on Friday, Nov. 17 with an all-school liturgy in Rauch Memorial. Rev. Zac Povis presided at the liturgy attended by students, parents, faculty and staff, alumni and parents of alumni. Pre-Primary students took part in the opening procession, laying oak leaves at the feet of a wooden statue of St. Philippine that was recently gifted to the Academy by Rob and Susie Le Clercq of Lake Forest, Ill., “in gratitude for many blessings received from Philippine Duchesne while in their home.” Carved by liturgical artist Sebastian Buscher, the statue now graces the entrance of Cribbin Hall library.
Philippine’s Feast
