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In 1815 Sr. Rosalie became the Sister Servant ( local religious superior ) of the community at rue des Francs Bourgeois.

Two years later the community would move to rue de l ' Épée de Bois for reasons of space and convenience.

All her qualities of devotedness, natural authority, humility, compassion and her organizational abilities would be revealed.

“ Her poor ,” as she would call them, became more and more numerous during this troubled time.

The ravages of a triumphant economic liberalism accentuated the destitution of those most rejected.

She sent her Sisters into all the hidden recesses of St. Médard Parish in order to bring supplies, clothing, care and a comforting word.