Possessed and Scandalous: The Catherine Cadière Affair
Welcome, my devilish fiends!
In 1730, the trial of Catherine Cadiere exploded into one of the most notorious scandals of 18th-century France.
What began as a confession between a young woman and her Jesuit director spiraled into accusations of seduction, manipulation, and demonic influence. Courts, clergy, and entire communities were suddenly forced to choose sides as the case blurred the line between spiritual guidance and exploitation.
In this episode, we trace how a private relationship became a public fury.
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Sources & Further Reading:
The Case of Mrs. Mary Catharine Cadière, Against Father John-Baptist Girard. London, 1732 — English translation of Catherine’s memorial to the Parlement of Aix.
Mita Choudhury, The Wanton Jesuit and the Wayward Saint: Sex, Religion, and Politics in 18th-Century France. Penn State Press, 2015.
J. T. Kuznicki, “Sorcery and Publicity: The Cadière–Girard Scandal of 1730–1731,” French History, Vol. 21, 2007.
Stéphane Lamotte, “Le Père Girard et la Cadière dans la tourmente des pièces satiriques,” Dix-huitième siècle, Vol. 39, 2007.
Natalia L. Zorrilla, “Mysticism and Seduction: The Affair Cadière–Girard and the Triumph of Rationality in Thérèse Philosophe,” Çedille. Revista de Estudios Franceses, Vol. 12, 2016.
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