Pauline Martin

Pauline Martin
Sr. Agnes of Jesus
1861 - 1951

September 7, 1861
The second daughter in the Martin family is born. She is called Pauline.

September 8, 1861
Baptism in the Church of Saint-Pierre at Montsort.

October 1868
Pauline and her sister Marie become students at the Visitation Convent boarding school at Le Mans, where their aunt Sr. Marie Dosithée is a member of the Community.

July 2, 1874
Pauline makes her First Holy Communion in the Visitation Convent Chapel. She dreams of becoming a Visitation Sister.

1875
When Marie finishes her studies at the boarding school, Pauline remains there alone. She corresponds regularly with her mother, Zélie Martin.

August 1, 1877
Pauline leaves the Visitation Convent boarding school.

August 28, 1877
After the death of Mrs. Martin, Thérèse decides: "For me, Pauline will be my mother!"

February 16, 1882
At Saint-Jacques, in the Chapel of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Pauline is prompted to enter the Carmelite Convent.

October 2, 1882
Pauline enters the Carmelite Convent at Lisieux, taking the name Sr. Agnes of Jesus.

April 6, 1883
Pauline becomes a novice.

May 8, 1884
Pauline makes her perpetual vows, placing her hands in those of Mother Geneviève of Saint-Thérèse, the foundress of the Carmelite Convent at Lisieux.

February 20, 1893
She is elected Prioress for the first time. She is replaced by Mother Marie de Gonzague on March 21, 1896.

Winter 1894
She instructs Thérèse to write her memories of childhood.

June 1897
She suggests to Mother Marie de Gonzague that she edit the writings of Thérèse.

October 19-20, 1898
The Story of a Soul is published. Pauline played a large role in the preparation of the book.

1902
Mother Agnes of Jesus becomes Prioress again.

1909
Mother Agnes of Jesus becomes Prioress again while the Canonisation Process of Thérèse is being prepared.

1923
Pius XI confirms her as Prioress for life. She will play a huge part in making Thérèse known throughout the world. There is a considerable volume of correspondence.

June 7, 1944
Lisieux is ravaged by fire. The Superior of the Mission de France urges the Prioress to leave the Convent with her Community and to take refuge in the Crypt of the Basilica.

August 27, 1944
After 80 days, they return to the Convent which has been spared any damage.

January 1949
She contracts a lung infection.

July 28, 1951
She dies at the age of 90.

August 1, 1951
Most Reverend Picaud, Bishop of Bayeux and Lisieux, presides at the solemn funeral Mass.

Source : Sanctuaire de Lisieux : Significant Dates : Pauline

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September 7, 1861	The second daughter in the Martin family is born. She is called Pauline.
September 8, 1861	Baptism in the Church of Saint-Pierre at Montsort.
October 1868	Pauline and her sister Marie become students at the Visitation Convent boarding school at Le Mans, where their aunt Sr. Marie Dosithée is a member of the Community.
July 2, 1874	Pauline makes her First Holy Communion in the Visitation Convent Chapel. She dreams of becoming a Visitation Sister.
1875	When Marie finishes her studies at the boarding school, Pauline remains there alone. She corresponds regularly with her mother, Zélie Martin.
August 1, 1877	Pauline leaves the Visitation Convent boarding school.
August 28, 1877	After the death of Mrs. Martin, Thérèse decides: "For me, Pauline will be my mother!"
February 16, 1882	At Saint-Jacques, in the Chapel of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Pauline is prompted to enter the Carmelite Convent.
October 2, 1882	Pauline enters the Carmelite Convent at Lisieux, taking the name Sr. Agnes of Jesus.
April 6, 1883	Pauline becomes a novice.
May 8, 1884	Pauline makes her perpetual vows, placing her hands in those of Mother Geneviève of Saint-Thérèse, the foundress of the Carmelite Convent at Lisieux.
February 20, 1893	She is elected Prioress for the first time. She is replaced by Mother Marie de Gonzague on March 21, 1896.
Winter 1894	She instructs Thérèse to write her memories of childhood.
June 1897	She suggests to Mother Marie de Gonzague that she edit the writings of Thérèse.
October 19-20, 1898	The Story of a Soul is published. Pauline played a large role in the preparation of the book.
1902	Mother Agnes of Jesus becomes Prioress again.
1909	Mother Agnes of Jesus becomes Prioress again while the Canonisation Process of Thérèse is being prepared.
1923	Pius XI confirms her as Prioress for life. She will play a huge part in making Thérèse known throughout the world. There is a considerable volume of correspondence.
June 7, 1944	Lisieux is ravaged by fire. The Superior of the Mission de France urges the Prioress to leave the Convent with her Community and to take refuge in the Crypt of the Basilica.
August 27, 1944	After 80 days, they return to the Convent which has been spared any damage.
January 1949	She contracts a lung infection.
July 28, 1951	She dies at the age of 90.
August 1, 1951	Most Reverend Picaud, Bishop of Bayeux and Lisieux, presides at the solemn funeral Mass.
Source : Sanctuaire de Lisieux : Significant Dates : Pauline