This biographical collection by Aubrey de Vere profiles a selection of notable Catholic women who dedicated their lives to charitable work and the founding of religious orders. The book provides detailed historical accounts of figures such as the Sisters of Vincennes, Louise de Marillac, and Elizabeth Ann Seton, documenting their efforts to establish systems of support for the poor and the sick. Through these stories, the book follows the beginnings of groups like the Little Sisters of the Poor and highlights the practical steps these women took to organize help for those in need and gives shining examples of charity for us to follow.