Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac, foundress of the Company of Mary

Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac was born in 1556 in Bordeaux, France. After marrying and raising a family, she became a widow and devoted her life to charitable works. She founded the Company of Mary, the first religious order of women-teachers approved in France, focusing on the education of young girls. Jeanne de Lestonnac is remembered for her dedication to the service of others and her pioneering role in Catholic education.