Marie Poussepin Our Foundress
Marie Poussepin, born in Dourdan (France), was baptized on October 14, 1653 in the church of St. Pierre by the parish priest Etienne Legou. She belonged to a family of artisans, dedicated to the work of making hand knitted silk stockings: they were well-off, thriving economically. She lived in a Christian home committed to religious and civic society: her father Claude collaborated with parish activities; her mother Julienne Fourrier was treasurer of the confraternity of Charity dedicated to the care of to the sick poor.