acarie

Updated: June 28, 2025

The instrument of the great work in question was Madame St. Beuve, a pious and wealthy widow, who at the request of her relative, Madame Acarie, consented to accept the title and responsibilities of Foundress of the house at Paris, on the express understanding that it should in due time be formed into a monastery. In this object she finally succeeded to her entire satisfaction.

A Religious of the Ursuline Community - The Life of the Venerable Mother Mary of the Incarnation

Angela was introduced into Paris by Madame Acarie, now venerated as the saintly Carmelite, Blessed Mary of the Incarnation. Though not the second foundation in order of date, the Paris house occupies a prominent position in the annals of the Ursulines, as their first monastery.

A Religious of the Ursuline Community - The Life of the Venerable Mother Mary of the Incarnation