“I would like to embrace the whole world in a network of charity.” This quote, attributed to Frederic Ozanam, says it well– and within a century, his dream was realized.
Frederic Ozanam
A Vincentian Minute: Thoughts on Blessed Frederic Ozanam, Part 2
by Famvin Media Resources | December 5, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Aidan Rooney, C.M. presents the second episode of his video series on Blessed Frederic Ozanam, one of the principal thinkers of the Vincentian Way.
A Vincentian Minute: Thoughts on Blessed Frederic Ozanam, Part 1
by Famvin Media Resources | November 21, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Aidan Rooney, C.M. presents a short video series on Blessed Frederic Ozanam, one of the principal thinkers of the Vincentian Way.
A Vincentian Minute: 3 things about Blessed Frederic Ozanam
by Famvin Media Resources | August 22, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. presents: three things about Blessed Frederic Ozanam.
Imagine! Frederic Ozanam Addresses Congress
by John Freund, CM | June 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
After viewing the presentation of Sr. Claire Sweeney, DC on Frederick Ozanam and Social Justice, I fantasized what he might say if he, like Pope Francis, were invited to address a joint session of Congress.
Ozanam Inn celebrates its continuing legacy as a beacon of hope in New Orleans
by .famvin | Mar 27, 2022 | News
The newly relocated and expanded Ozanam Inn marked its grand opening with a cutting of fishing lines – a playful nod to the shelter’s “Give a Fish to Eat Today, Teach to Fish for Tomorrow” antidote to the problem of homelessness.
A Vincentian Minute: Thoughts on Blessed Frederic Ozanam, Part 3
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 12, 2021 | Formation
Fr. Aidan Rooney, C.M. wraps up his video series on Blessed Frederic Ozanam, one of the principal thinkers of the Vincentian Way.
“I, Frederic” – New Book on Frederic Ozanam
by Fr. Ronald Ramson, C.M. | Jul 18, 2020 | News
I chose to write an “autobiography” of a man who never wrote an autobiography. 187 years after his death, I did this because I have such admiration for him.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Home visits à la Frederic
by John Freund, CM | Jul 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
(We learn about those we serve)… “not from books nor from the public platform, but in climbing the stairs to the poor man’s garret, sitting by his bedside, feeling the same cold that pierces him.” Frederic Ozanam
Vincentian Prayer Images: Carrying Firewood To a Widow of Cholera Epidemic
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
What can I do as an individual to help others cope with their fears and losses?
Blessed Frederic Ozanam and the Cholera Epidemic of His Time
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 19, 2020 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Looking at some of Frederic Ozanam’s experiences during the cholera pandemic of his time, we can draw many parallels with our situation today.
Pope Francis and Ozanam on Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
What do Pope Francis (2020), Pope Pius XI (1927) and Bl. Frederic Ozanam (1848) have in common?
Vincentians Gather in the Nation’s Capital to Celebrate Founder
by Michelle Boyer | Feb 11, 2020 | News
A mosaic of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, was dedicated during a special Mass at the Basilica.
Blessed Frederic Ozanam to be Honored at U.S. National Basilica
by Michelle Boyer | Jan 11, 2020 | News
The Blessed Frederic Ozanam Mosaic will be dedicated at the noon mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on January 26.
Frederic Ozanam and Servant Leadership
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 27, 2019 | Formation
Frederic never aspired to a position of leadership (but in reality, he was a leader) nor did he ever attempt to utilize his position for personal gain.
Charity and Humility of Frederic Ozanam
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 8, 2019 | Formation
Frederic Ozanam lit a lamp of charity– the St. Vincent de Paul Society– in this world, the flame of which has shone with brilliancy ever since.