Although September 16, 1844 seemed like any other day, it was destined to be known as the birth date of a saint! Francis de Sales, and identified completely with the spirituality and the educational principles of the holy Bishop of Geneva.
This young lady, who had earlier felt an attraction toward the contemplative life of the Visitation Order, was affected by the plight of young factory workers and felt herself called to the active apostolate.
Léonie's mission is to draw souls, especially the wounded, the broken, and those who have not found a place in the world, to God.
Totalement indépendantes, elles refusent de se soumettre à une quelconque routine et sont constamment en quête d'aventure et de nouvelles sensations.
Après une longue éclipse, Léonie parvint à refaire surface et semble aujourd'hui renouer avec le succès comme en témoignent les statistiques actuelles.
Now she is being considered for beatifcation.