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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the patron saint of social workers?
St. Louise de Marillac is the patron saint of social workers, formally designated by Pope John XXIII in 1960. Born in Paris in 1591, she co-founded the Daughters of Charity with St. Vincent de Paul in 1633 — the first organized, systematic network of social services in history, serving the poor, the sick, orphans, and prisoners. Her feast day is March 15, placing her commemoration at the heart of Social Work Appreciation Month and making her patronage especially resonant for Catholic social workers who observe both the professional and liturgical calendar.
Who is St. Louise de Marillac and why is she significant to social work?
St. Louise de Marillac was a seventeenth-century French laywoman who transformed personal suffering into organized public service. After losing her husband in 1625, she partnered with St. Vincent de Paul to assess and rebuild the Confraternities of Charity across rural France, then founded the Daughters of Charity in 1633 — training ordinary women to leave their homes and serve the poor in hospitals, prisons, and city streets. This was revolutionary: no women's religious congregation had ever worked outside convent walls before. Louise wrote the first practical training manuals for charitable service, established funding structures, and created accountability systems that modern social workers would recognize as professional standards. She died in Paris on March 15, 1660, and was canonized in 1934.
What did Louise de Marillac and Vincent de Paul found together?
Louise de Marillac and Vincent de Paul co-founded the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul on November 29, 1633, when Louise gathered four young women in her Paris home to begin formal training in organized charitable ministry. The congregation grew rapidly, establishing hospitals, orphanages, schools for poor children, and care facilities for the elderly across France and eventually worldwide. Their collaboration is considered the origin point of professional social work because it introduced the core elements still present in the field today: trained workers, systematic assessment, organized funding, and accountability to an institutional structure. The Daughters of Charity remain one of the largest congregations of women religious in the world.
What is a good gift for an MSW graduation or LCSW licensing?
A patron saint medal honoring St. Louise de Marillac is one of the most meaningful gifts for an MSW graduation or LCSW licensing milestone because it connects the graduate to a four-hundred-year tradition of faith-driven social service. Unlike a diploma frame or a professional accessory, a medal is worn close to the body and becomes a daily source of spiritual grounding during difficult casework. At rosarycard.net, MSW graduation gifts in sterling silver are the most popular choice for their timeless look and accessible price, while LCSW licensing — marking the completion of years of supervised clinical work — is often celebrated with a 14kt gold filled or solid gold medal that reflects the gravity of the achievement. Every medal is USA-made by Bliss Manufacturing, backed by a lifetime guarantee, and ships in gift-ready packaging.
When is Social Work Appreciation Month and why does it matter for Catholic gifts?
Social Work Appreciation Month is observed every March, with Social Work Appreciation Week typically falling in the first full week of the month — and St. Louise de Marillac's feast day falls on March 15, placing the Church's commemoration of the patron saint of social workers directly inside this professional observance. This convergence makes March the natural season for Catholic social workers to renew their devotion and for supervisors, agencies, and faith communities to recognize the social workers in their midst with a meaningful religious gift. A patron saint medal given during this month carries a dual significance: it honors the professional dedication of the recipient and anchors that dedication in a spiritual tradition that predates the profession itself by centuries.
Are the patron saint medals for social workers made in the USA?
Yes — every patron saint medal sold at rosarycard.net is manufactured in the United States by Bliss Manufacturing, a trusted American maker of Catholic religious jewelry. Bliss produces each medal in sterling silver, 14kt gold filled, and 14kt solid gold, with consistent quality across every metal tier and every size. All medals carry a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects, so the gift you give an MSW graduate or a newly licensed LCSW is built to last a career. Free shipping is available on all orders over $40, and every medal arrives in packaging appropriate for gift-giving.