Henriette Delille’s canonization process was initiated in April 1988 by Archbishop Philip Hannan of New Orleans. It was reviewed by a special commission in Rome which gave permission to officially open the process in June 1988. On Saturday, March 27, 2010, Pope Benedict XVI signed a decree advancing the cause of sainthood of Henriette Delille, declaring that this exemplary woman lived a life of “heroic virtue” and declared her Venerable. Venerable Delille set aside the life expected of her as a free Black woman in the 1840s to live for God.
The Sisters in the Spirit of Houston is a lay service organization, which offers support to others through prayer, works of service and help those in need.
The mission of the organization is “To Be Christ to others.”
Henriette Delille's canonization process
was initiated in april 1988 by Archbishop
Philip Hannan of New Orleans. It was
reviewed by special commission in
Rome who gave permission to officially
open the process in june 1988.
The Sisters in the spirit of Houston is a lay
service organization, which offers support
to others through prayer, works of service
and help those in need. The mission of
the organization is "To Be Christ to
others."
It will be our highest honor to intercede for you,
as you seek God for His answer to your special needs.
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We rejoice with you when your prayers are answered.
Events for the organization include retreats
and prayer services for spiritual development and renewal.
They alternate every other year.
The annual Christmas celebration is held in December
and is designed for fellowship and sharing.
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The Archdiocese’s connection to Mother Delille continues today. One of the bells in the new Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart was named for Henriette Delille. The first line reads, Mother Henriette Delille; the second line has the donors’ names, Raye and Edward White Family; and the last line reads: “To the Honor and Glory of God.”
For more information: https://www.henriettedelille.com