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Places of Elizabeth Ann Seton 9 – Livorno (Leghorn), Italy: The Lazaretto
After her fifth child was born in 1802, William’s tuberculosis worsened. In 1803, Elizabeth, William and their oldest daughter traveled to Livorno, Italy with the hope that he would recover his health.
Pilgrims of Prophetic Hope: Rekindling the Vincentian Mission for Today
This week marks one year since the most recent Vincentian Family Convocation in Rome. The Vincentian Family Office invites you to “Keep the Fire Burning and to walk as a Pilgrim of Hope” in this final reflection of a three-part series written by Father Memo Campuzano, C.M.
Vincentian Dictionary: Luxury
Luxury reflects and reinforces global inequality, often built on the suffering of the poor while glorifying excess. A call emerges for justice, simplicity, and solidarity over indulgence, grounded in faith, ethics, and the Vincentian tradition.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living the Seasons 20
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians. This week: Will people clearly find the Vincentian charism in us, in our organizations?
St. Vincent de Paul and the Humanization of Prisons
In the 17th century, French prisons and galleys were places of extreme misery and cruelty. Vincent de Paul, appointed chaplain of the navy, devoted himself to humanizing these conditions, involving Louise de Marillac, the Ladies, and the Daughters of Charity in the physical and spiritual care of prisoners. With compassion and organization, they transformed charitable assistance into a concrete sign of dignity and Christian faith.
Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (Video)
Short video “Mary is the Bridge” celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, coming up on November 27.
Fernand Portal, C.M.: A Pioneer of Today’s Ecumenical Dialogue
Father Portal devoted his life to the dream of Church unity, seeing the Church as the ever-growing Mystical Body of Christ, open to all believers. He believed true unity required faith, prayer, charity, and humility—echoing the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul and reaching beyond confessional boundaries.
Contemplation: One in Love
Love for God has two forms: affective love (warm feelings, contemplation) and effective love (action and service). St. Vincent teaches that true love is proven by work done for others, especially the poor. As Aquinas said, to love is to will the good of another; thus, to love God is to do His will by serving those in need, uniting faith and works in love.
Places of Elizabeth Ann Seton 8 – The Battery (8 State Street), New York
After Elizabeth’s father’s death, the young couple moved into a house at 8 State Street (1801-1803). Today, a Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton is located there, at the southern tip of Manhattan.
On November 13 We Celebrate the Feast of Saint Agostina Livia Pietrantoni
Saint Agostina Pietrantoni devoted her life to serving the sick and ultimately became a martyr of charity. Her example of selfless service, sacrifice, and love led to her canonization by Pope John Paul II in 1999, becoming the patron saint of nurses.
Vincentian Dictionary: Law (Part 3 and Last)
Catholic social teaching presents law as a moral instrument rooted in the dignity of the human person, calling for legal systems that defend life, promote justice, and serve the common good. The Vincentian tradition emphasize that true law must be guided by the law of charity, prioritizing the poor, advocating for systemic change, and embodying justice as an expression of Gospel love.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living the Seasons 19
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians. This week: while we focus on the poor, let’s also make peace with our fellow Vincentians.