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Jan 23, 1572
Birth
Born on January 23, 1572, in Dijon, France. Was a Visitation Sister -
Husband's Death
Her husband Christophe Rabutin-Chantal, died after a hunting accident. -
After Husband's Death
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
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
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
St. Jane died and was buried near her friend St. Francis de Sales and not her husband in Annecy, France. -
Feast Day
The feast day of St. Jane de Chantal is August 18. She was canonized in 1767