After her husband died in 1625, this 34 year old widow devoted her life to serving the poor. With the help of St. Vincent de Paul, she founded the Sisters of Charity.

Level 1 books in the Footsteps of the Saints series are about 32 pages each and are written as read-alouds for your beginning readers at about a second grade reading level. The print size is large to make it easier to read for young readers, and there are many wonderful illustrations to give a visual for your younger children who are listening.

Br. Ernest, C.S.C