Father Henri Caffarel (1903–1996) was a French Catholic priest renowned for pioneering a spiritual path for married couples within the Church. Born in Lyon, he experienced a profound spiritual awakening at age 20, which led him to the priesthood. Ordained in 1930, he initially focused on the spiritual formation of young laypeople and organized retreats for students. In 1938, when a young couple sought his guidance on living their marriage in faith, Caffarel responded, “Let us journey together.” This encounter led to the first meeting of what would become the Teams of Our Lady (Équipes Notre-Dame) on February 25, 1939.

Under Father Caffarel’s leadership, the Teams of Our Lady evolved into an international movement promoting “married spirituality.” In 1947, he authored the movement’s Charter, emphasizing that marriage is a path to holiness. He also founded the journal L’Anneau d’Or in 1945, focusing on conjugal and family spirituality. Recognizing the needs of widows, he established the Fraternity of Our Lady of the Resurrection in 1943 and later the Hope and Life movement. In 1956, he founded the Centre de Préparation au Mariage (CPM) to aid couples preparing for marriage.

After retiring from active leadership in 1973, Father Caffarel dedicated himself to prayer and contemplation at the House of Prayer in Troussures, where he organized silent retreats. He passed away in 1996, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire. In 2006, the Church opened his cause for canonization.