St. Émilie de Rodat
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Patron: Christian education; the poor; religious women
Birth: September 6, 1787
Death: September 19, 1852
Canonized: Pope Pius XII
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Saint Émilie de Rodat was a French religious sister and foundress of the Congregation of the Holy Family of Villefranche. Born at Druelle, she devoted herself to the education of poor children and to works of Christian charity.
She founded schools and formed sisters to unite religious life with the instruction of young people and service to families in need. Émilie endured spiritual trials with faith and perseverance. Pope Pius XII canonized her in 1950.
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