Letters of Mother Saint Pierre Cinquin

This book contains the letters of Mother St. Pierre Cinquin (1845-1891), co-foundress of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio. Mother St. Pierre was the leader and guide of the Congregation from 1872 to 1891, a difficult period of development and growth. Herein are included all her extant personal letters. In addition to the letters, this book contains the formula of vows of Mother St. Pierre, a beautiful prayer to St. Joseph composed by her, a document by John Twohig, and the printed "thank you" note accompanying it. The last section of this book is made up of the letters of condolence received after the sad news of her untimely death reached people far and near.