Louis Wiaux was born the son of a blacksmith in Mellet, Belgium, in 1841. Entering the Christian Brothers, he changed his Baptismal name to Mutien. In 1859 he was assigned to St. Bertuin’s School in Maloone, where he taught for fifty-eight years, primarily in art and music.

Our Saint was noted for his humility and piety, which earned him the nickname of "the praying Brother." He was particularly fond of the Holy Rosary. which he prayed constantly. He died on January 30, 1917.

He was canonized in 1989.

SAINT MUTIEN-MARIE,
PRAY FOR US,

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP,
PRAY FOR US.