A portrait of St. Mary Euphrasia Pelletier
St. Mary Euphrasia Pelletier
1796 – 1868
Feast
April 24 · XIX c.
Patron of
Good Shepherd Sisters · Women in difficulty · Social workers
Order
Religious / Foundress
French foundress (1796-1868), born during the Revolution on the Vendée coast; refounded as a unified congregation the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd (1835) for the conversion and care of women in difficulty. Canonized 1940 by Pius XII.
Life & Times
Born: 1796 · Died: 1868 · From: France.
Patronage
St. Mary Euphrasia Pelletier is invoked as the patron of good shepherd sisters, women in difficulty, social workers. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Mary Euphrasia Pelletier, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.