Princess Louise Marie of France was a member of the French royal family and a Catholic nun. Born in Versailles in 1737, she was the youngest daughter of King Louis XV and Maria Leszczyńska. Although she was sent to Fontevraud Abbey as an infant, she later joined the Order of Discalced Nuns of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel. After entering the convent at Saint-Denis in 1770, she adopted the religious name Thérèse of Saint-Augustin and served as prioress on two occasions.
Religious life
After joining the Carmelite order, Louise Marie dedicated herself to religious service at the Saint-Denis convent. During her time there, she held the position of prioress twice. She remained in the order until her death in Saint-Denis on December 23, 1787.
Veneration
The princess is recognized as venerable within the Catholic Church. Her cause for canonization was officially opened in 1902, and she was later declared venerable by Pope John Paul II.