Madeleine Sophie Barat
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Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat (December 12, 1779 – May 25, 1865) a French saint of the Catholic church.
Daughter of Jacques Barat, a cooper who worked with the vineyards. Naturally bright, she was educated by her older brother Louis, a monk. As Madeline grew older, her brother feared she would be exposed to too much of the world, and so brought her to Paris with him. Wanted to be a Carmelite lay sister, but with Father Joseph Varin and three other postulants, she founded the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1801, who are devoted to the Sacred Heart, and dedicated to teaching girls. Nun. Teacher. Superior General of the Society at age 23, she held the position for 63 years. Receiving papal approval of the Society in 1826, she founded 105 houses in many countries; Saint Rose Phillippine Duschene and four companions brought the Society to the United States.
Mother Barat died in Paris. She was canonized on May 24, 1925 by Pope Pius XI.
[edit] External links
- Madeleine Sophie Barat — Catholic Community Forum
- Ven. Madeleine-Sophie Barat — New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
