FOUNDRESS

October 1, 1823

Birth of Sophie Leeves

Sophie Leeves was born in Constantinople, daughter of Henry Daniel Leeves, an Anglican pastor.

October 1, 1823

February 2, 1850

Conversion to Catholicism

Sophie and her sister Mary Ann received Baptism and were secretly received into the Catholic Church.

February 2, 1850

September 14, 1851

Religious Profession

Sophie Leeves became Sister Mary Veronica of the Passion, joining the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Apparition.

September 14, 1851

March 2, 1549

St. Francis Xavier’s Visit to Calicut

Historical context: St. Francis Xavier visited Calicut, a city later impacted by Mother Veronica.

March 2, 1549

19th November 1870

Arrival in India

Three Sisters from the Congregation of the Apostolic Carmel arrived in Mangalore, India, marking the establishment of the first convent on Indian soil.

19th November 1870

16th July 1868

Foundation of the Apostolic Carmel Congregation

The Congregation of the Apostolic Carmel was founded in Bayonne, France, by Mother Veronica.

16th July 1868

16th November 1906

Mother Veronica’s Death

Mother Veronica passed away in Pau, France, after a life of deep devotion and service.

16th November 1906

Quotes

Mother Veronica, letters to her Superior General

Mother Veronica, letters to her Superior General

Mother Veronica, letters to her Superior General

Father Marie Ephrem OCD, Carmelite Parish Priest