Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher (†1849) was a Catholic educator and founder of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. From a devout family, she joined her brother, a priest, in pastoral work, managing his parish household and educating girls. Inspired to address the lack of schooling for girls, she founded her congregation in 1843, focusing on Christian education for the poor. Despite frail health, she led with humility until her death at 38. She was beatified by Pope John Paul II on 23 May 1982, her feast day is October 6.
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