Quick Facts- Shepherdess in her youth.
- Lay Carmelite at age 20 under the direction of Saint Teresa of Avila.
- Secretary to and close friend of Saint Teresa; Teresa died in Anne's arms.
- Worked on the Carmelite reform in France.
- Prioress at Tours and Pontoise.
- Founded the Carmelite house in Antwerp in 1612.
- Wrote poetry, some of which has survived to today.
- Memorial - June 6
