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March 15 · Optional · White

St Louise de Marillac

(1591–1660) Widow of Paris who, under Vincent de Paul, founded the Daughters of Charity — sisters whose cloister was the streets, whose chapel the parish church, whose enclosure the fear of God. They nursed the sick poor in their own homes.

When is the feast of St Louise de Marillac?

The feast is celebrated on March 15 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Louise de Marillac?

The feast of St Louise de Marillac is celebrated on March 15 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Louise de Marillac?

(1591–1660) Widow of Paris who, under Vincent de Paul, founded the Daughters of Charity — sisters whose cloister was the streets, whose chapel the parish church, whose enclosure the fear of God. They nursed the sick poor in their own…

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