By jbf on Mar 15, 2010 in Spirituality, Vincentian Family News, Vincentian History | 0 Comments
Famvin is happy to share the research of Sr. Jeraldine Fritz, DC via her monograph “Louise de Marillac: A Woman of Her Day – A Woman for Our Time.” Summary and Full Paper.
By jbf on Mar 14, 2010 in Vincentian Family News, Vincentian History | 1 Comment
The FamVin Francophone Site gives news of the imminent publication of three new VIncentian works – Guide to the Chapel of St Vincent de Paul in Paris (in French); The Vincentians – a General History of the Congregation of the Mission (in English); and Vincent de Paul, Correspondence, Conferences and Documents (Vol 12, in English)
By jbf on Mar 8, 2010 in Spirituality, Vincentian Family News, Vincentian Formation, Vincentian History | 0 Comments
Each year famvin has gathered resources for celebrating the life of Louise in her feast day. The following is a collection of items from the past year.
By jbf on Mar 7, 2010 in Vincentian Family News, Vincentian History | 0 Comments
On February 27, Daughters of Charity in Italy celebrated the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Province of Naples. Special celebrations took place February 28 to March 2 with participation of Sr. Evelyne Franc DC, Superioress General and Sr. Rosa Maria Napolitano DC, General Councilor.
By jbf on Mar 5, 2010 in Vincentian Family News, Vincentian Formation, Vincentian History | 1 Comment
Vinformation is happy to present the work of Sister Frances Vista, DC who offers this reflection on the mosaic that is St. Louise’s.
By jbf on Feb 22, 2010 in Vincentian Family News, Vincentian History | 1 Comment
Chopin (b. 1810) and his family were Holy Cross parishioners for all the time they lived in Warsaw. Holy Cross church and parish is the first Vincentian foundation in Poland (1653). In 1827 they moved to Krasinski Palace which is next to Holy Cross church. Frederic’s father, a French expatriate, become French teacher in the [...]
By jbf on Feb 16, 2010 in Vincentian Family News, Vincentian History | 0 Comments
As part of an ongoing series Vincentian researcher, Fr. Udovic, provides background for understanding Vincent’s first biographer, Abelly.
By jbf on Feb 13, 2010 in Vincentian Family News, Vincentian History | 2 Comments
The Vincentian Encyclopedia has posted a brief history of Affiliates of the Daughters of Charity. “Interestingly, the Daughters were formed as Affiliates of the Ladies of Charity; i.e., the laity was in charge and the Daughters assisted them.”
By jbf on Feb 12, 2010 in 350th, Vincentian Family News, Vincentian History | 1 Comment
On the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the famous Monsieur Portail, one of Vincent’s closest companions, the Spanish famvin site is presenting a series of 5 portraits . The Vincentian Encyclopedia in English is adding them as the translations become available.
By jbf on Feb 8, 2010 in 350th, Vincentian Family News, Vincentian History | 0 Comments
The Australian site of the Congregation of the Mission features a brief sketch of M. Portail a close collaborator and friend of Vincent.