Daughters of Charity
Video “Response of love to a call of Love”: the Vocation and Charism of the Daughter of Charity
November 29 is the anniversary of the founding of the Daughters of Charity.
The Rosalie Projects: My Village at the End of the World
In western Mauritania, a community of Daughters of Charity lives in Atar, deep in the desert. The sisters are devoted to the education of children and the formation and integration of young people and women. The population lacks everything.
The Origins of the Daughters of Charity
The Company of the Daughters of Charity was founded on November 29, 1633: after years of spiritual discernment and preparation, Louise gathered a group of young women dedicated to serving the poor, forming a community rooted in charity and solid virtues.
Video On the Apparition of the Blessed Virgin to Saint Catherine Labouré
On November 27, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. This video was shared on the website of the Daughters of Charity International.
The Rosalie Projects: Everything will be better now
Thanks to your support, the sisters have been able to set up a care and awareness programme, mainly for people affected by chronic and degenerative diseases.
Empowering through Skill-building and Education – Mbandaka, Congo
Local Daughters of Charity in Mbandaka, Congo ensure prisoners receive nutrition, medications, toiletries, and spiritual care. The Sisters also provide ongoing education opportunities in languages (Lingala & French), math and religion.
The Rosalie Projects: Children of Courage
Managed by the Daughters of Charity, the Marillac Center takes in young people abandoned to their fate and wandering the streets of Port Harcourt (Nigeria).
St. Vincent de Paul – Contemplation, Action, Celebration (video)
We would like to draw your attention to a new video from the Daughters of Charity International.
The Rosalie Projects: Window on lessons
In the 15 villages surrounding Diouroup in Senegal, women’s illiteracy is an aggravating factor in their marginalization and poverty.
The Rosalie Projects: Crying children
Thanks to the ‘Crying Children’ project in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a widowed woman and her 5 children have regained a decent life and a taste for life.
Brazil: A Minibus Offering Dignity to the Homeless
The “Micro da Caridade” project in Brazil was created in response to the growing vulnerability and food insecurity of the homeless, aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Rosalie Projects: I promise you
The “I Promise you” project provided breakfast and a daily meal for kindergarten and primary school pupils at the Saint Vincent de Paul school in Kigali, Rwanda. « Many of these children come from poor homes. With the rising cost of living, families are finding it...