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Date of Birth
She was born Marguerite Alacoque on July 22, 1647 in L’hautecour, France. -
Visitation Community
At the age of 27 on August 25, 1671, she joined the Visitation
community in Paray-le-Monial. She chose the name Sister Margaret Mary due to her devotion to Mary. -
Visioning Jesus
In 1673, she had a vision of Jesus who showed her his Sacred Heart
first time, while she was contemplating upon the Blessed Sacrament. -
Death
Died in 1690 -
Canonized
She was canonized on May 13, 1920 -
Feast day
Her feast day is celebrated on October 17th