Blessed Marguerite Rutan was a French Daughter of Charity who served as the mother superior of a hospital until the time of the French Revolution, when she was executed based on allegations of fanaticism and anti-Revolution sentiment. Guillotined on 9 April 1794 at...
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100th Anniversary of the Beatification of the Daughters of Charity of Arras
The martyrdom suffered by the Daughters of Charity from Arras… suggests that the very existence of private charitable organizations could be profoundly threatening in the brave new world of the French Revolution.
June 20: Children of Mary Association (now the Vincentian Marian Youth Movement)
A brief history, a video, and a theme from their Book of Prayers: “Your life matters to me.”
St. Vincent de Paul: Model of Collaboration
Live together as having but one heart and one soul so that by this union of spirit you may be a true image of the unity of God (- St. Vincent de Paul, IV:238).
Novena to St. Vincent de Paul
Make a novena to St. Vincent de Paul. Printable and mobile friendly.
The Mystical Journey of Louise de Marillac
Benito Martínez Betanzos, CM reflects on the mysticism of Saint Louise.
St. Vincent de Paul Prayer (Video)
The official prayer of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, as a video.
Feast Day of Blessed Marta Wiecka, D.C. (May 30)
Download a printable Blessed Marta Wiecka Holy Card, and see a presentation on her life.
Feast Day: St. Joan Antida Thouret – May 23
The beautiful story of St. Joan Antida Thouret and her Sisters still working today in 26 countries.
Blessed Rosalie Rendu: Heroine at the Bedside of Cholera Victims
Blessed Rosalie Rendu, D.C. was able to control her emotions and remain calm and unshakeable as she organized relief services for her “beloved poor” struck down by disease.