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Martel, the daughter of a local magistrate, had grown up in affluence and comfort. A deeply spiritual young woman, she desired to find a path in life in keeping with her religious beliefs. After a period of consultation with her
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to the children of the city who were living on the street. Her example and reputation led other young women to join her in this ministry to the needy. The mission expanded to reach out to the
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The congregation based in Le Puy has
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was Louise
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in 2005.) The society of instructors she had founded did not achieve the status of a religious community within the Church until 1676, when under the guidance of a
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following the format of the congregation. By 1812 the
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