The AIC or Ladies of Charity, 400 years since their founding, continue to be active and full of life as they work together against all forms of poverty.
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St. Vincent’s First Foundation: The Ladies of Charity #AIC400 #famvin400
SlideShare presentation commemorating St. Vincent’s foundation of the first Confraternity of Charity– the “Ladies of Charity”– in Châtillon, France.
Mary, the Intercessor of the Weak and Vulnerable
Listen as Fr. Robert Stone, C.M. explains “Mary, the Intercessor of the Weak and Vulnerable”.
August 12: St. Louise’s Birthday
A one-minute video presenting some of St. Louise’s thoughts on the theme of humility.
Following the Example of Mary
This week's featured resource is a video reflection based on excerpts from the International Association of the Miraculous Medal’s Reflection Themes, Virtues proper to the AMM: Evangelization. Take some quiet time to reflect on your own, or share at a group gathering...
Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla (August 2)
Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla was a 20th century martyr from Spain who was beatified by Pope St. John Paul II. He is included among the Saints and Blesseds of the Vincentian Family because he was an active member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Learn more...
July 31: Foundation of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Joseph’s
In an article for the Vincentian Heritage Journal, "Memoir of Sister Cecilia O'Conway: Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph's," Sister Betty Ann McNeil, D.C. writes: "...Cecilia Maria O'Conway (1788-1865) is to the Sisters of Charity of North America what Marguerite...
July 30: Feast of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.
Some Background on Christianity in Ethiopia and Eritrea Based on biblical references and traditional accounts, we can say that the Christian faith was introduced in the coastal areas of Eritrea during the first centuries of Christianity. From 1555 to 1632, many Jesuit...
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth: Engaging in Diverse Ministries Around the World (Video)
From the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth YouTube Channel: The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are an international Congregation in a multicultural world. Impelled by the love of Christ, in the tradition of Vincent de Paul and the pioneer spirit of Catherine Spalding,...
Sisters of Charity of New York to Celebrate 200th (Video)
The 200th Anniversary of the Sisters of Charity of New York is approaching. From the Sisters of Charity of New York YouTube Channel: “On August 13, 1817, Elizabeth Ann Seton sent three Sisters to New York to serve the growing number of orphans resulting from the...