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Louise de Marillac D.C., also known as Louise Le Gras, (August 12, 1591 – March 15, 1660) was the co-founder, with Vincent de Paul, of the Daughters of Charity. She is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church and the Episcopal Church in the United States of America .
St. Louise de Marillac (born August 12, 1591, Paris/Ferrières, France—died March 15, 1660, Paris; canonized March 11, 1934; feast day March 15) was a cofounder with St. Vincent de Paul of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, a congregation of laywomen dedicated to teaching and hospital work.
Mar 15, 2024 · Saint Louise de Marillac’s Story. Born near Meux, France, Louise lost her mother when she was still a child, her beloved father when she was but 15. Her desire to become a nun was discouraged by her confessor, and a marriage was arranged. One son was born of this union.
Unlike St. Vincent, who was of humble origin, St. Louise de Marillac was born in 1598 and grew up in an illustrious French family. Like St. Vincent, however, she was to attain to sainthood through trials, difficulties, and suffering.
Aug 8, 2016 · Louis de Marillac, her father, died on July 25, 1604. Her uncle, Michele, became her guardian but the de Marillac family wanted nothing to do with this child who, as an illegitimate child, had no legal claims on the family.
Mar 15, 2024 · Louise de Marillac, born close to Meux, France, faced the loss of her mother as a child and her father at 15. Her early aspirations to join a convent were discouraged, leading her into an arranged marriage, which bore a son.
Louise was born out of wedlock, and never knew her mother. her father, Louis de Marillac, was Lord of Ferrires, and claimed her as his daughter though not his heir. She later married Antoine Le Gras, secretary to Queen Marie, though he died died twelve years after marriage.
