Holy Businesswoman 1797–1856

Patronage Toxic Living Situations & Small Businesses

Feast Day June 17

Fun Fact

She was baptized in secret as a baby for safety since she was born briefly after the French Revolution.

Émilie received a large inheritance from her grandfather and used it to found the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Apparition, which cared for the poor.

Prayer

Saint Émilie, intercede to the Holy Ghost that I may use my wealth and God-given gifts to impact those who need me most.

Amen.