Louise de Marillac and the early Daughters of Charity were motivated by the love that Christ crucified had for the poor.

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Louise de Marillac and the early Daughters of Charity were motivated by the love that Christ crucified had for the poor.

This presentation explores Louise de Marillac’s inspiration, collaboration with Vincent de Paul, and the early development of the Daughters of Charity serving the poor and sick in 17th-century France.

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