Magdeleine Hutin

Magdeleine Hutin, known as Magdalena de Jesús, was a French nun who founded the Hermanitas de Jesús congregation in 1939. Her order was established with a unique mission to serve nomadic peoples and Muslims, seeking to foster friendship and understanding rather than conversion. Hutin's work was inspired by the teachings of Charles de Foucauld, emphasizing a life of simplicity and solidarity with the marginalized. She is remembered for her dedication to living among the communities she served, advocating for a church that is accessible and reflective of the needs of the poor.