On August 23, 1617, St. Vincent founded the first Confraternity of Charity– the “Ladies of Charity”– in Châtillon, France.

by Suzanne Johnson | February 8, 2025 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News | 1 Comment
The “Ladies of Charity Miami,” a volunteer group founded in 2019, support migrants from Central America and other regions through educational programs, financial and food aid, and psychological support. Their work, rooted in spirituality and collaboration with other Vincentian groups, continues to inspire both local and international communities.
by .famvin | December 9, 2024 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News | 1 Comment
The video created by Catholic Charities of Western New York (CCWNY) highlights the Ladies of Charity association in the Diocese of Buffalo, aiming to promote the organization and recruit new members by showcasing their community service and faith-based initiatives.
by Melba Vera Cruz | November 18, 2024 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News | 0 Comments
Founded in 2003 to support vulnerable women in the city of Taitung, AIC Taiwan has since spread its activities in the south-east of the country, to Donghe and Haiduan Townships and the Changbin Area.
by Florence Odile Enganeben | November 4, 2024 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News | 0 Comments
The community orchard project in Yaoundé, set up by 15 AIC volunteers as well as volunteer agricultural engineers and technicians, consists in creating and maintaining a nursery of 2,000 fruit trees (avocado, plum, orange and mandarin).
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 23, 2024 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Media
On August 23, 1617, St. Vincent founded the first Confraternity of Charity– the “Ladies of Charity”– in Châtillon, France.
by .famvin | Jun 20, 2024 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
It was a productive day for the Ladies of Charity volunteers (of Calvert County, Maryland), bolstered by the addition of two new, energetic members from DeMatha High School.
by .famvin | Jun 13, 2024 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
On June 5, the SSND Educational Center in Woodhaven, Queens NY held a ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of 100 women, and the faculty who accompanied them, in achieving various levels of English speaking and writing skills, math and civics.
by .famvin | Jun 4, 2023 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
The 62nd Ladies of Charity Philippine National Convention was held at Diversion 21 Hotel in Iloilo City with the theme: “Ladies in Profound Communion, Actively Participating in the Mission of Charity.”
by .famvin | May 30, 2023 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
The Ladies of Charity of Santuario de San Vicente de Paúl Parish & Shrine of the Poor distributed food packs to the street dwellers in Quezon City, April 15, 2023.
by .famvin | Apr 24, 2023 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
The International Association of Charities gathered in Rome to elect a new president.
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 27, 2023 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
The Assembly of the International Association of Charities (AIC), meeting under the theme "Citizens of the world, walking united in hope", concluded on March 24 with the election of the new international president. Mrs. Tayde de Callataÿ, of Belgium (former Secretary...
by Holly Walter | Feb 11, 2023 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
We are all back together again after a difficult few years to continue our work to help the poor and marginalized of our communities and nation and to meet with each other to share ideas and resources in that effort.
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 16, 2023 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
The next International Assembly of the International Association of Charities (AIC) will be held in Frascati, near Rome, Italy, from March 21 to 24, 2023, with the theme: “Citizens of the world, walking united in hope.”
by .famvin | Dec 3, 2022 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
The Ladies of Charity of the United States of America Advocacy Committee highlights some federal actions that have occurred during the past six months that are in support of women, children, the elderly, disadvantaged and disabled.
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 19, 2022 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
In the Rule of August 1617 Vincent is very practical and we see that everything is developed from the perspective of Providence.
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 14, 2022 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Media
As we approach the 405th anniversary of the foundation of the first Confraternity of Charity (today the AIC) on August 23, let us learn from the example of St. Louise de Marillac, who was sent by St. Vincent de Paul to visit the Confraternities beginning in 1629....