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Who is Henriette DeLille?

Henriette Delille (1813-1862) was from New Orleans, renowned for founding the Sisters of the Holy Family, a Catholic organization for providing nursing care and home to poor kids and the elderly in the African American community.

The organization she founded together with eight other women is still active today(170 years later), with over 300 members still serving the poor through schools, nursing homes, and retirement homes in several locations in the US.

Henriette DeLille's Rich Legacy
Henriette DeLille left a profound legacy despite her untimely death at the age of 49. Despite strong opposition from the community, she was a dedicated servant for the poor, sick, and members of her community in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Together with others, she taught slaves' kids and pushed for the opening of more schools, even though it was illegal for African Americans to read at the time. Her brainchild organization, “The Sisters of the Holy Family”, continues to serve the disadvantaged in the community almost two centuries later.

Recognition
The cathlegacy of Henriette DeLille continues to shine today. She’s highly decorated within the Catholic church for her lifetime contribution. She was ordained as mother venerable in the year 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI. In addition, there’s a lot of talk among the Catholic faithful about her becoming a saint in the near future. Those who follow her work cannot wait for the day she’s promoted to sainthood.

Life Lessons We learn from Henriette DeLille
The day Henriette DeLille is declared a saint will certainly be a crowning moment for the majority of people (especially in New Orleans) who know about her contribution to humanity. Her story is a perfect lesson on the value of hard work, dedication, courage, humility, kindness, and love. Through her efforts, millions of people the world over are inspired to do good and serve humanity.