Daughters of Charity

Vatican Praise for Scottish Charity Work

by Elizabeth Astridge | April 29, 2017 | Daughters of Charity, News | 0 Comments

Ian Dunn from the Scottish Catholic Observer writes: Margo Uprichard runs The Space in Govanhill, a Daughters of Charity program that works with the Roma Community in Glasgow. Earlier this month she addressed a special conference at the Vatican about her work. The...

Sister Marie de Mandat-Grancey, DC, Found the House Where Our Lady Lived with John

by Patty Knap, Aleteia.org | April 25, 2017 | Daughters of Charity, News | 1 Comment

One of the holiest shrines in all of Christendom was hidden and unknown for centuries, until it was found in 1891 by a determined French nun. Sister Marie de Mandat-Grancey (1837-1915) had a great devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. This devotion eventually led her...

New Superior Chosen for Province of Los Altos Hills

by Patricia Smith | April 22, 2017 | Daughters of Charity, News | 7 Comments

Sister Julie Kubasak Named Provincial Superior of the Daughters of Charity, Province of Los Altos Hills The Daughters of Charity, Province of Los Altos Hills, California, are happy to announce the appointment of Sister Julie Kubasak, DC, as their new Provincial...

Not Just Getting By Anymore

by Elizabeth Astridge | April 11, 2017 | Daughters of Charity, News | 0 Comments

A part of the Seton Center, Inc. in Emmitsburg, Maryland, Getting Ahead (GA) is an internationally recognized, 16-20 week program known for its interactive small group format. No one “teaches” you what you want to learn – you discover what’s best for you....

Daughters of Charity in El Paso: Carrying On The Missionary Spirit

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 9, 2019 | Daughters of Charity, Formation

On February 3, 1892, four Daughters of Charity stepped off the train in El Paso, Texas, USA. Within a day the Sisters...

Daughters of Charity Support the Dignity of Women Traumatized by Human Trafficking

by .famvin | Jun 4, 2019 | Daughters of Charity

Daughters of Charity coordinate the Committee for the Support of Dignity of Women, which fights human trafficking through advocacy and projects/programs. From an article on globalsistersreport.org.

Why Be a Daughter of Charity in the 21st Century?

by María Dolores Guerra Ferrera, DC | May 16, 2019 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Greetings. My name is Dolores. I have been asked to share with all of you in a few words why I am a Daughter of...

Fr. Foley – Refections on the UN General Assembly

by John Freund, CM | Oct 11, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

Father Joe Foley, CM NGO representative at the UN offer his summary and reflections of the The United Nations General Assembly – Session 69

Daughters of Charity Health System sold

by John Freund, CM | Oct 10, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family

The Daughters of Charity Health System on Friday morning announced the sale of O’Connor Hospital and its other medical facilities toPrime Healthcare Services according to multiple sources.

Holy Hangout with the Vincentian Family!

by John Freund, CM | Oct 5, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Social, Social Media, Vincentian Family

Vincentian Collaboration via YouTube (Holy) Hangouts will address the importance of working together to serve the poor marking the beginning of a new series with October’s Vincentian Family Hangout,

Vincentian Family Branches pamphlet

by John Freund, CM | Oct 1, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family

In 1617 Vincent dePaul established the Confraternities of Charity, the first of the many foundations that would later become known as the Vincentian Family. This downloadable trifold pamphlet provides thumbnails sketches of some of these branches.

What do sisters do for fun?

by John Freund, CM | Aug 25, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Social, Social Media

Ever wonder what Sisters do for fun? This is exactly what a group of Daughters of Charity set about sharing in a recent “Holy Hangout” on Google+.

Breakfast on the bus with Sister Marge

by John Freund, CM | Aug 21, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family

It’s a school bus that has been fitted with a small kitchen, running water and six tables. Three tables for two are on one side of the aisle and three slightly wider tables are on the other side. The Daughters of Charity are involved in the St. Vincent de Paul Mobile Kitchen.