Louise de Marillac, awakened by her faith in a God who takes the side of the poor, sees the person in distress and takes action.
Louise de Marillac
Saint Louise’s example shows us some common pitfalls to avoid
We can learn something by looking at the various stumbling blocks that St. Louise may have encountered.
Louise de Marillac: Animator of the Confraternities of Charity
In May 1629, Vincent de Paul made a request of Louise de Marillac. Would she accept going to Montmirail to visit the Confraternities of Charity established in that town and the neighboring villages?
A Resource for the Feast of the Assumption of Mary
A presentation of thoughts about the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, from the writings of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Louise de Marillac, and St. Vincent de Paul.
Louise de Marillac – A Pilgrimage: Montmirail (Video)
In this video produced by Mission and Ministry DePaul University, Sister Kara Davis, D.C. tells us about St. Louise’s journey to Montmirail and how we are invited to go and do likewise in our own way, today.
A Video On St. Louise’s Pentecost “Lumière” Experience From Mission and Ministry Depaul University
Journey with St. Louise de Marillac, to Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs church where she experienced a vision on Pentecost Sunday, June 4, 1623.
Saints Vincent and Louise, Daughters of Charity Care For the Mentally Ill
A presentation about the early work of our founders in caring for the mentally ill in 17th century France.
A Journey Into Saint Louise’s Life
In this video produced by Mission and Ministry DePaul University, Father Christopher Robinson, C.M., talks about Louise’s journey– her pilgrimage– towards God’s will for her.
To the Virgin Mary With Saint Louise (Video)
A new video by the Daughters of Charity International is appropriate for both Mary’s Month of May and the Feast of St. Louise.
Multi-faceted Louise de Marillac: “A Saint for Everyone” (Video)
On May 9 we will celebrate the feast day of Saint Louise de Marillac. Learn more in this video by the Daughters of Charity International.
St. Louise de Marillac: An Outgoing Woman Full of Tenderness
One of the most outstanding and perhaps least commented upon aspects of St. Louise’s character is her tenderness.
A Vincentian Woman “Out of the Shade”
A reflection by Sr. Betty Ann McNeil, D.C. about Saint Louise as an unlikely agent of social transformation.
