1633. Vincent wrote to Louise and told her that he thought Marie Jolly was a wonderful choice to begin the project of the Company of the Daughters of Charity.

1649. Vincent wrote to Louise and spoke about the situation of several candidates who have left: "You are a little too sensitive about the departure of your sisters. In the name of God, Mademoiselle, work at acquiring the grace of acceptance in such situations. Purging the Company in this way is an act of mercy Our Lord is granting it and will be one of the first things Our Lord will let you see in heaven. Meanwhile you have the assurance that not one of those whom Our Lord has called to the Company will abandon her vocation."

1649. Vincent de Paul, the Duchess of Aiguillon and Mademoiselle Romilly attempt to arrange marriage for Louise’s de Marillac son, Michael.

1672. In the feast day of St. Lazare, Fr. René Alméras, the first successor of Vincent as Superior General of the Congregation, dies at half past nine in the morning. He was born on February 5, 1613 in Paris and received in St. Lazare on December 24, 1637.

1675. Jacques Amelot signed contract with Mother Nicole Haran and three sisters officers establishing two sisters to serve the sick, disabled and other needy of the parish of Maurée and hamlets surrounding the diocese of Chartres. In the age of six Jacques Amelot was tutored by Michel de Marillac, the tutor of Louise de Marillac. In 1601 His widowed mother married Michel de Marillac, the future custodian of the Seals, also a widower for a year.

1680. Two sisters were sent to Thibouville near Bernay for the care of sick and the education of girls. The marquis of Rivière Thibouville will establish a pension in their favour on October 27, 1694.

1720. Mother Sébastienne Mazurier, assisted by her advisers and with the agreement of Superior General, in the presence of notaries, declared no establishment in Baye (cf. May 25, 1678). The pension provided in 1680 was no longer paid as a result of sale of Barony.

1792. In the evening the news were spread that Louis-Joseph François and Jean-Henri Gruyer would be guillotined the next day.

Other Dates

Many people in the Society and Church of Vincent de Paul's time had an influence on his life and work.

• Vincentian Heritage People provides backgrounds of the lives of some of these people.

Some of those who follow Vincent's approach to proclaiming the Gospel are recognized at Saints and Blessed by the Church.

• Vincentian Family Saints offers more information on these people.

There are reminders in many places in France of the life of Vincent de Paul.

• Vincentian Heritage Places provides details of some of these places.

Vincent and Louise were masters in fostering collaboration among groups that normally had little contact.

Former Superior General, Fr. Robert Maloney, CM often pointed out how the circle of poverty is increasing.

He reminded people that more than ever we need to expand the "circle of solidarity" and often invited us to be creative especially in reaching out to the young.

• Tradtional Ways of Expanding the Circle

• New Approaches

My heart stands in awe of your words (Ps. 119:161)

One might say disagreement and conflict are almost as old as humanity.

Full reflection: Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C-2010

He sets up on high the lowly (Job 5:11)

The Lord resists the proud and gives grace to the humble. Most human beings, too, as St. Vincent de Paul himself noted, are attracted by humility.

Full reflection: Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C-2010

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