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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...
July 19, 1813: Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s Pronounce Vows
This Wednesday is the anniversary of the date when St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and the first Sisters of Charity made vows using the Vincentian vow formula.
July 16: First Sisters of St. Martha Arrived in Antigonish, Nova Scotia
This weekend is the anniversary of the arrival in 1894 of the first Sisters of Charity in Nova Scotia, who would become the Sisters of St. Martha. In this video, Sister Brendalee Boisvert, a Sister of St. Martha, talks about her call and her congregation....
Vincentians United Against Poverty
Be inspired by this presentation of quotes from St. Vincent de Paul on aspects of collaboration.
July 9: Feast Day of St. Francis Regis Clet
A new presentation on the life of St. Francis Regis Clet, whose Feast Day is July 9.
Bishop Barron on Pier Giorgio Frassati
Listen as Bishop Robert Barron talks about how he was first introduced to the story of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Pier Giorgio loved the poor and was a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.