Blessed father Louis Brisson 1817-1908

By Mattscott

  • Birth

    Born June 23, 1817. He was the only child of Toussainnt and Savine Brisson, Plancy, France.

  • Priesthood

    Ordained a diocesan priest on Dec. 19, 1840.
    His first assignment was as a teacher at the Visitation School in Troyes, France, where Mother Marry de Sales Chappuis served as the superior for the Visitation Sisters. he later became the chaplain for the community

  • New Order

    New order was established in August 27th 1876. Father Brisson and five other priests professed vows of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience as the first Oblates of Saint Franncis de Sales