Our Lady of Prompt Succor Custom MedalAvailable in Sterling Silver, 14kt Yellow Gold, and 14kt Gold Filled. Three sizes to choose from: Large: 1 x 3 4 inch Standard: 3 4 x 1 2 inch Charm: 1 2 x 1 4 inch French Ursuline nuns arrived in Louisiana in 1727 in order to establish the Ursuline Academy, but needed permission from the Pope to bring more teachers over. Mother Saint Michel prayed in front of the Virgin Mary for the Pope to receive her request. Her request was granted in 1809 and the