Venerable Madeleine d'Houet, (born "Marie Madeleine de Bonnault d'Hoüet"), inspired by zeal for God and Ignatian spirituality founded the religious order of Sisters known as Faithful Companions of Jesus. From the order's first foundation in Amiens, France it spread quickly across the globe. Twenty seven convents of the order were established in d'Houet's lifetime with several more thereafter.