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.
