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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.
Louise de Marillac was born probably at Ferrieres-en-Brie near Meux, France, on August 12, 1591. She was educated by the Dominican nuns at Poissy. She desired to become a nun but on the advice of her confessor, she married Antony LeGras, an official in the Queen's service, in 1613.
Mar 15, 2024 · Saint Louise de Marillac had an open heart for the poor. Along with Saint Vincent de Paul, she eventually formed what would become a religious order known as the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul.
Louise de Marillac, also called Louise Le Gras, (August 12, 1591 - March 15, 1660) was the co-founder, with Saint Vincent de Paul, of the Daughters of Charity. As the first leader of the Daughters, she was devoted to serving Jesus Christ through work with the poor and corporal and spiritual works of mercy.
Mar 15, 2011 · Saint Louise de Marillac (August 12, 1591 - March 15, 1660) was the co-founder, with St. Vincent de Paul, of the Daughters of Charity.
Catholicism. Saints. St. Louise de Marillac. Share. Foundress of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, born at Paris, 12 August, 1591, daughter of Louis de Marillac, Lord of Ferri res, and Marguerite Le Camus; died there, 15 March, 1660.
Birth: August 12, 1591. Location: Paris, France. Death: March 15, 1660. Beatification: May 9, 1920, Vatican by Pope Benedict XV. Canonized: March 11, 1934, Vatican by Pope Pius XI. Feast Day: May 9. Patron Saint of: sick people, widows, social workers, and orphans. Pray on Hallow. Early Life.
