Bl. Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus (Grialou)
4 Febbraio 2025

Priest — Optional Memorial
Henri Grialou was born in Aubin (France) on 2 December 1894. After becoming a priest, he was seduced by the teachings of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus and Saint John of the Cross and decided to join the Discalced Carmelites. After holding various offices of government, both local and general, he was appointed Apostolic Visitor of the Discalced Carmelites Nuns and Religious Assistant of the French Federations. From 1955, he dedicated all his time to the secular Institute of Notre Dame de Vie, which he had founded in 1932. He died in Venasque on 27 March 1967, where he is buried.