The Catholic Church will commemorate on Wednesday, March 15, the life and works of the venerated patron saint of social workers - Saint Louise de Marillac, who co-founded with Saint Vincent de Paul, a congregation known as the Daughters of Charity.
Born in France on Aug. 12, 1591, St. Louise was known as a compassionate, pious, and deeply religious woman. A great devotee of the Blessed Mother, she took her religious vows at the age of 43.
Special masses and novenas in honor of the French nun will be offered in several Catholic churches around the world, including the Philippines. Born in France on Aug. 12, 1591, St. Louise was known as a compassionate, pious, and deeply religious woman. A great devotee of the Blessed Mother, she took her religious vows at the age of 43.
The religious order has since spread all over the world caring for the sick, the poor, and the neglected in hospitals, orphanages, elderly hospices, battlefield, prisons, schools, institutions for the mentally ill, and relief centers.
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