Blessed Louis-Joseph François, Blessed Jean-Henri Gruyer, Blessed Pierre-René Rogue, Blessed Jean-Charles Caron, and Blessed Nicolas Colin were martyred along with many others during the French Revolution on September 2 and 3, 1792 after they refused to take an oath that would have placed them under the authority of the state.
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Blessed Ghèbre-Michael: Amazing Faith, Courage, and Love
An intense hatred for the Catholic Church prevailed in Ethiopia during the lifetime of Blessed Ghèbre-Michael.
Prayer for Birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Prayer service for the birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton on August 28.
August 23: First Confraternity of Charity (Ladies of Charity)
SlideShare presentation describing the first institutional expression of the Vincentian charism.
St. Vincent de Paul 101
A fun YouTube video from DePaul University.
Reflection on the Assumption of Mary, with Fr. Frank Sacks, C.M.
In this video, Fr. Frank Sacks, CM, reflects on the Assumption of Mary body and soul into heaven.
Daughter of Charity Calls Attention To Situation of Immigrants in PBS Documentary
Sister Denise LaRock, D.C. and her San Antonio-based Interfaith Welcome Coalition are featured in the PBS documentary series “Women War & Peace II”. See the video.
August 2: Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla
Known as “El Pelé,” Bl. Ceferino gave his life to defend a priest during the Spanish Civil War.
St. Justin de Jacobis and the Coptic Christians of Ethiopia
New presentation considers St. Justin’s thinking and action toward the Ethiopian Christians.
July 26: Felix de Andreis, C.M., Joseph Rosati, C.M., and Companions Arrive in Baltimore
Watch a video about the first Vincentian Missionaries in the U.S., based on letters of Felix De Andreis, C.M.