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Henriette Delille

By Megan Rozelsky

  • Henriette DeLille was born to Jean-Baptiste Lille Sarpy and Marie-Josèphe Díaz in New Orleans, LA as a free women of color.

  • Henriette began her ministry by teaching at the local Catholic school house.

  • Henriette founded the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family.

  • Henriette died, and her funeral was held at St. Augustine Church.

  • Henriette's canonization was initiated by Archbishop Philip M. Hannan.

  • Henriette was declared a "Servant of God" by Bl. John Paul II.

  • Rev. Cyprian Davis published a historical documentation of Henriette’s life.

    Over 300 favors and possible miracles have been reported through Henriette’s intercession; and over 2,000 letters from 47 states and 15 countries have been received at the Canonization Commission Office.

  • The Life, Virtues, and Reputation of Sanctity of Henriette DeLille were tried at the Archdiocesan New Orleans Tribunal.

  • The alleged miracle attributed to Henriette's intercession was tried in the Galveston- Houston Tribunal.

  • All documents were signed, boxed, sealed, sent to Rome and registered at the Congregation for the Causes of Saints where they were declared valid.

  • Pope Benedict XVI declared Henriette venerable.

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