Collection: ㅤSt. Madeleine Sophie Barat

St. Madeleine Sophie Barat was a French religious sister and the founder of the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a religious order dedicated to the education of young women. Born in 1779, she entered religious life at a young age, despite the challenging political climate of the French Revolution. St. Madeleine Sophie’s deep faith and commitment to education led her to establish schools across Europe and eventually in North America, focusing on academic and spiritual development. Her tireless efforts in providing education to girls and young women have left a lasting impact, and she is remembered for her loving guidance, devotion to the Sacred Heart, and her promotion of the dignity and empowerment of women.

Lived: 1779 - 1865 | Feast Day: May 25 | Canonized: May 24, 1925
Patronage: Educators, the Society of the Sacred Heart, and those involved in the education of women.