The relics of Saint Jeanne de Chantal return to Moulins

On October 11, the city of Moulins was celebrating!

On this day of grace, the relics of the hearts and eyes of Saint Jeanne-Françoise de Chantal, from the Visitation Monastery of Nevers, were solemnly welcomed in Moulins. For every Visitation Sister, this event holds a special significance.

It was indeed in Moulins that our holy Mother Jeanne de Chantal completed her earthly pilgrimage, on 13 December. His return to this city, so deeply linked to his final days, was therefore a moment filled with emotion and gratitude.
The celebration began with a procession from the old Chapel of the Visitation to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation, where Mass was concelebrated by several bishops and priests.

The day then continued with a procession to the current Monastery of the Visitation. During this beautiful celebration, devotees and friends of the Visitation gathered to give thanks and entrust themselves to the intercession of the one who, with Saint Francis de Sales, gave birth to our Order.

This day also reminds us that Saint Joan does not belong only to the past. Her witness remains alive, and her spiritual path continues to illuminate our world: a path of trust, humility, gentleness, and surrender to God's Loveprotection caps (if present).

By welcoming the relics of Saint Jeanne to Moulins, it was, in a way, the entire Visitation family that came together around its Mother. It was a wonderful opportunity to give thanks for this treasure we have received and to ask our dear Saint Mother Jeanne-Françoise to continue to accompany all those who walk in the footsteps of Saint Francis de Sales and the Visitation.

Saint Jeanne de Chantal, watch over our communities and lead us ever deeper into the Love of God!