Saint Marie-Eugénie de Jesus (1817–1898), born Anne-Eugénie Milleret de Brou, was the foundress of the Religious of the Assumption.

Her early life was shaped by trials, including her family’s financial loss, her parents’ separation, and the death of her mother at a young age. These experiences deepened her awareness of life’s struggles and awakened in her a desire to seek meaning through faith.

A turning point in her life came through her First Holy Communion and later through a profound conversion after hearing the preaching of Father Lacordaire. This encounter strengthened her commitment to God and inspired her vision of a society transformed through Christian values, especially through education.

At the age of 22, she founded the Religious of the Assumption in 1839, dedicated to educating the young and serving the poor. Her mission grew into an international congregation present in many countries, promoting holistic formation and collaboration with the laity. Canonized in 2007, she continues to inspire a life of faith, service, and commitment to building a better world.