The
Congregation of Sisters of Saint Joseph of Cluny was
founded in 1798 in Chamblanc by Anne-Marie Javouhey
who consecrated herself to God on November 11th.1798 during
a clandestine Mass which had to be celebrated in a barn.Anne-Marie
Javouhey set out from this day to overcome any problems which
came in her way.She:
Believed
in the dignity of the poorest and worked to promote
their self-respect.
Educated
youth.
Freed
slaves.
Worked
to promote the indigenous clergy.
Sought
to alleviate human misery in all its manifestations.
