St. Jane de Chantal

Birth

Jan 23, 1572

Born on January 23, 1572, in Dijon, France. Was a Visitation Sister

Husband's Death

Dec 9, 1601

Her husband Christophe Rabutin-Chantal, died after a hunting accident.

After Husband's Death

Dec 9, 1602

Grieved the loss and took a vow of chasity. Determined to raise her children to adulthood. Began a life of service to poor and sick.

Met Francis de Sales

Dec 9, 1604

During Lent in 1604, Jane met Francis de Sales for the first time in Dijon, France. Told Francis that she desired to enter religious life.

Jane's Children

Jun 10, 1610

On June 10, 1610, Jane's four children were now ready to be on their own. Jane began her life as a Sister of the Visitation of Holy Mary in the Galerie House in Annecy, France.

Death

Dec 9, 1641

St. Jane died and was buried near her friend St. Francis de Sales and not her husband in Annecy, France.

Feast Day

Aug 18, 1767

The feast day of St. Jane de Chantal is August 18. She was canonized in 1767