Postel, Mary Magdalen, Saint

Postel, Mary Magdalen, Saint

Virgin, born Barfleur Manche, France, 1756; died Le-Vicomte, France, 1846. Educated by Benedictines at Valognes, she founded the Sisters of Christian Schools and of Mercy, at Cherbourg, 1807, established her mother-house at Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte, 1832, and adopted the rule of the School Brothers of Saint John Baptist de La Salle. Canonized , 1925. Feast , 16 July ; at Contances, 17 May .

Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary