A priest who founded the Confraterinties of Charity, the Congregation of the Mission, the Ladies of Charity, and the Vincentian Priests - all to serve the poor
Collaborated with St. Vincent de Paul to found the Daughters of Charity. St. Louise de Marillac is the patroness of social workers.
Founder, along with six fellow university students, of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in 1833. Ozanam's mission was clear - help the needy on a one-to-one basis and "accomplish through charity what justice alone cannot do."
A Daughter of Charity who dedicated her life to serving the poor. To assist all the suffering, Sr. Rosalie opened a free clinic, a pharmacy, a school, an orphanage, a childcare center, a youth club for young workers and a home for the elderly without resources.
Soon a whole network of charitable services would be established to counter poverty. She collaborated with Bl. Frederic Ozanam in the building of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul.
An active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society which he joined in 1918. He dedicated much of his spare time to serving the sick and needy.
Bl. Pier is designated as a special patron of the SVDP Archdiocesan Council of Mobile.