Saint of the Day: St. Louise de Marillac, 1591-1660; wanted to be a nun, but was advised to marry; after being widowed, she worked with St. Vincent de Paul, serving the sick, poor, and neglected; founded what became the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul; established over 40 houses in France
Saint of the Day: St. Louise de Marillac, 1591-1660; wanted to be a nun, but was advised to marry; after being widowed, she worked with St. Vincent de Paul, serving the sick, poor, and neglected; founded what became the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul; established over 40 houses in France