Blessed Louise of Savoy
Having become a widow at twenty-seven, Louise of Savoy dedicated herself to charity and penance before joining the Franciscan monastery of Orbe in Swi…
First name and chronology
Louise
16 saints and blesseds bear the name Louise, between 1438 and 1979; the most famous is Louise of Savoy, celebrated on July 24th.
Chronology of the name Louise
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1438-1503 Blessed Louise of Savoy Having become a widow at twenty-seven, Louise of Savoy dedicated herself to charity and penance before joining the Franc…
- 1682-1737 Thérèse of St. Augustine Daughter of King Louis XV, Louise-Marie of France (Sister Thérèse of St. Augustine) left the court of Versailles to ente…
- 1760-1820 Louise-Thérèse de Montaignac de Chauvance Foundress of the Oblates of the Heart of Jesus, Louise-Thérèse de Montaignac de Chauvance (1820-1885) dedicated her life…
- 1765-1825 Marie-Louise-Élisabeth de Lamoignon Marie-Louise-Élisabeth de Lamoignon (1763-1825), in religion Mother Saint-Louis, is the foundress of the Congregation of…
- 1780-1835 Marie Theodore Voiron A French religious sister of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chambéry, Marie-Théodore Voiron was a major figure in educat…
- 1807-1867 Luigia Lavizzari Luigia Lavizzari (1867-1931), in religion Mother Maria Caterina di Gesù Bambino, was an Italian Benedictine nun declared…
- 1808-1868 Louise-Marguerite Claret de la Touche A Visitation nun and later founder of the Sisters of Bethany of the Sacred Heart, she dedicated her life to prayer for t…
- 1812-1872 Maria Merkert Maria Luisa Merkert (1817-1872) was a Polish religious sister, co-founder and first Superior General of the Congregation…
- 1814-1874 Luisa Aveledo Luisa Aveledo (Mother Marcelina de San José) was a Venezuelan religious sister, foundress of the congregation of the Lit…
- 1817-1877 Luiza Maria Andaluz Luiza Maria Andaluz (1877-1973) was a Portuguese religious sister, foundress of the Congregation of the Servants of Our …
- 1825-1885 Louise-Thérèse de Montaignac Louise-Thérèse de Montaignac (1820-1885) was a French religious sister, foundress of the Oblates of the Heart of Jesus, …
- 1829-1889 Luigia Tincani Luigia Tincani (1889-1976) was an Italian religious sister, foundress of the Union of Saint Catherine of Siena of the Mi…
- 1851-1916 Luigia Sinapi Luigia Sinapi (1916-1978) was an Italian laywoman and mystic, declared Venerable by Pope Francis in 2025.
- 1888-1888 Luisa Ferrari Mother Giovanna Francesca dello Spirito Santo, born Luisa Ferrari (1888-1984), was an Italian religious sister, foundres…
- 1900-1922 Luigia Mazzotta Luigia Mazzotta (1900-1922) is an Italian Venerable from Lecce, known for her heroic patience in the face of numerous se…
- 1919-1979 Luisa Guidotti Mistrali Luisa Guidotti Mistrali (1932-1979) was an Italian missionary doctor and member of the International Medical Association…
All records linked to Louise
Female saints (14)
Thérèse of St. Augustine
Daughter of King Louis XV, Louise-Marie of France (Sister Thérèse of St. Augustine) left the court of Versailles to enter the Carmel of Saint-Denis, w…
Louise-Thérèse de Montaignac de Chauvance
Foundress of the Oblates of the Heart of Jesus, Louise-Thérèse de Montaignac de Chauvance (1820-1885) dedicated her life to the apostolate and the pro…
Marie-Louise-Élisabeth de Lamoignon
Marie-Louise-Élisabeth de Lamoignon (1763-1825), in religion Mother Saint-Louis, is the foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Sai…
Marie Theodore Voiron
A French religious sister of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chambéry, Marie-Théodore Voiron was a major figure in education and social assistance in B…
Luigia Lavizzari
Luigia Lavizzari (1867-1931), in religion Mother Maria Caterina di Gesù Bambino, was an Italian Benedictine nun declared Venerable by Benedict XVI in …
Louise-Marguerite Claret de la Touche
A Visitation nun and later founder of the Sisters of Bethany of the Sacred Heart, she dedicated her life to prayer for the sanctification of priests.
Maria Merkert
Maria Luisa Merkert (1817-1872) was a Polish religious sister, co-founder and first Superior General of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Eliza…
Luisa Aveledo
Luisa Aveledo (Mother Marcelina de San José) was a Venezuelan religious sister, foundress of the congregation of the Little Sisters of the Poor of Sai…
Luiza Maria Andaluz
Luiza Maria Andaluz (1877-1973) was a Portuguese religious sister, foundress of the Congregation of the Servants of Our Lady of Fatima, recognized as …
Louise-Thérèse de Montaignac
Louise-Thérèse de Montaignac (1820-1885) was a French religious sister, foundress of the Oblates of the Heart of Jesus, beatified in 1990.
Luigia Tincani
Luigia Tincani (1889-1976) was an Italian religious sister, foundress of the Union of Saint Catherine of Siena of the Missionaries of the School and t…
Luisa Ferrari
Mother Giovanna Francesca dello Spirito Santo, born Luisa Ferrari (1888-1984), was an Italian religious sister, foundress of the Institute of the Fran…
Luigia Mazzotta
Luigia Mazzotta (1900-1922) is an Italian Venerable from Lecce, known for her heroic patience in the face of numerous serious illnesses and the spirit…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Louise's feast day?
The feast of Louise is celebrated on July 24th, in memory of Louise of Savoy.
How many saints are named Louise?
16 saints and blesseds bear the name Louise, including Louise of Savoy, Louise-Thérèse de Montaignac, Thérèse of St. Augustine, Marie-Louise-Élisabeth de Lamoignon and Luigia Lavizzari.
Who is the most famous saint named Louise?
The most famous saint named Louise is Louise of Savoy (16th century).