St. Julia Billiart April 8

St. Julia Billiart ,Maria Rose Julia Billiart was born in Cuvilly, France. She took a vow of virginity while young and worked so hard for the poor that she collapsed, remaining a cripple until 1804 when she was miraculously cured. She stayed in Amiens, where the Institute of Notre Dame was founded by Julia and pious friends in 1804. Roman Catholic Nun and Foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame. Feastday April 8