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Also known as

• Louise de Marillac Le Gras
• Luisa….

Memorial

• 15 March
• 9 May on some calendars

Profile

Though she considered a religious vocation from an early age, her ill health kept any house from taking her. She married Antony LeGras, an official to the queen, in 1611. Widowed in 1625. Spiritual student of Saint Vincent de Paul. With Saint Vincent, she founded the Daughters of Charity in 1642, receiving Vatican approval in 1655. Founded the Sisters of Charity, took her vows in the order, and served as its superior until her death. Spiritual guide for groups of lay women.

Born

• 12 August 1591 at Meux, France

Died

• 15 March 1660 at Paris, France of natural causes
• body incorrupt

Beatified

• 9 May 1920 by Pope Benedict XV

Canonized

• 11 March 1934 by Pope Pius XI

Patronage

• disappointing children
• loss of parents
• people rejected by religious orders
• sick people
• social workers (proclaimed on 12 February 1960 by Pope John XXIII)
• Vincentian Service Corps
• widows

Readings

Be diligent in serving the poor. Love the poor, honour them, my children, as you would honor Christ Himself. – Saint Louise

MLA Citation

• “Saint Louise de Marillac“. CatholicSaints.Info. 14 June 2023. Web. 27 April 2024. <>