Saint Louise de Marillac (1591-1660) co-founded, with Saint Vincent de Paul, the Daughters of Charity, sending consecrated women out of the cloister to serve the poor and sick in their homes, hospitals, and on the streets. A widow and mother, she organized works of mercy across France and is a patron of those in social service.

May 9

• social workers
• the sick
• widows

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