Charlene Richard

Servant of God
Charlene Richard
BornJanuary 13, 1947
Richard, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedAugust 11, 1959 (aged 12)
Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.

Charlene Marie Richard (January 13, 1947 – August 11, 1959) was a twelve-year-old Catholic Cajun girl from Richard, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, (30°25′18″N 92°18′46″W / 30.421788°N 92.3127187°W / 30.421788; -92.3127187) in the United States. She has become the focus of a popular belief that she has performed a number of miracles. Local Catholic clergy and diocesan officials permitted, promoted, and participated in the popular veneration of Richard for years prior to her being named a Servant of God.

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