Learn more about the origins of the Vincentians in the United States, and their founding superior, Fr. Felix de Andreis, in this SlideShare presentation.
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Learn more about the origins of the Vincentians in the United States, and their founding superior, Fr. Felix de Andreis, in this SlideShare presentation.
This Tuesday, July 19, marks the day in 1813 when vows were pronounced for the first time by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and 17 other Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph's, who adapted the vow formula of the Daughters of Charity. Learn more about the history of the Sisters...
July 16 marks the day when a group of women responded to a call from Bishop John Cameron of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, in 1894. They were to be part of an auxiliary congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Halifax.
How often do we reflect together on our experiences among those who live in poverty? What happened in the course of your ministry that was important to you during the past week?
July 6 marks the day when we celebrate the memorial of Marguerite Naseau’s baptism. She is considered as the first Daughter of Charity. She lived and died in the service of the sick poor, and she was the model Saint Vincent held up before the Company of the Daughters...
The first 2,000 medals were delivered on June 30, 1832.
Pier Giorgio Frassati, the son of a prestigious politician and newspaper man, was wealthy enough to do anything he wanted, but he chose the narrow path. He loved the poor, was a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and is a model for young people everywhere....
The story of the Daughters of Charity, Martyrs of Arras in SlideShare format.
Leo Raymond de Neckère, C.M., was one of the pioneers of the Vincentians in the United States. Born in Belgium and completing his studies at the Seminary at the Barrens, he was ordained October 13, 1822. According to our Vincentian Calendar, today, June 24, marks the anniversary of his consecration as Bishop of New Orleans.
We share with you the Keynote Address of our Vincentian brother, John Darley, at the international Vincentian Family meeting in Rome, Italy (January 22 – 24, 2016). This presentation emphasizes the old N'gambai African proverb: "If you want to travel fast, you travel...