Louise's work with these young women developed into a system of pastoral care at the Hôtel-Dieu, the oldest and largest hospital in Paris. The Catholic Encyclopedia. Louis de Marillac, Lord of Ferrires (1556-1604),[2] claimed her as his natural daughter yet not his legal heir. [3], During civil unrest, her two uncles who held high rank within the government were imprisoned. St. Louise de Marillac Church is a Roman Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Repeat the following Novena prayers every day for 9 consecutive days. Louise de Marillac Le Gras." Louise De Marillac: A Light in the Darkness: A Woman of Yesteryear, a Saint and Model for Toda Y Paperback – June 1, 1996 by Kathryn B. Lafleur (Author) 5.0 out of 5 stars 2 ratings Louise de Marillac was born probably at Ferrieres-en-Brie near Meux, France, on August 12, 1591. 4,831 were here. Louise de Marillac was beatified in 1920, canonized in 1934, and in 1960 declared patroness of social workers. Louise de Marillac was canonized in 1934 and declared patroness of social workers in 1960. She traveled throughout France, establishing her community members in hospitals, orphanages and other institutions. [email protected], Writer's Guidelines Il est veuf. In 1629, Vincent invited Louise to become involved in his work with the Confraternities of Charity. //-->