Pierre Vigne was a French Catholic priest born in Privas in 1670. After studying at the Sulpician Seminary in Viviers, he joined the Vincentian missionaries in Lyon. Following his departure from the order in 1706, he spent three decades serving as a traveling priest. He is best known for founding the Blessed Sacrament Sisters of Valence in 1715 and for his commitment to establishing schools for children.
Life and work
Ordained in 1694, Vigne dedicated much of his ministry to itinerant service. After leaving the Vincentians, he traveled extensively for thirty years. During this time, he focused on education by creating schools for young people. In 1715, he founded the Blessed Sacrament Sisters, an organization dedicated to his religious vision. He passed away in Rencurel on 8 July 1740.
Veneration
The Catholic Church recognizes his holiness, having declared him Venerable. He was later beatified by Pope John Paul II on 3 October 2004. His feast day is observed annually on 8 July, marking the anniversary of his death.