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The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, rooted in the Vincentian and Setonian tradition, have served since 1852 through education, healthcare, and social justice ministries. Inspired by seeing Christ in the poor, they built schools, hospitals, and community programs, adapting to changing needs while sustaining a living legacy of compassionate service and advocacy.
The house which Elizabeth Seton occupied the year she remained in Baltimore was on Paca Street, adjoining the grounds of St. Mary’s Seminary and College.
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians by recognizing the vision of Advent and Christmas. This week: bring education to people who don’t have it, continuing in the way of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
Blessed Pierre-François Jamet (1762-1845) was a prominent French priest, renowned for his boldness during the French Revolution, his commitment to the most vulnerable and his innovative vision of special education. He was considered and called the “second founder” of the Institute of the Daughters of the Good Shepherd. He left an indelible legacy of faith and charity, which was crowned with his beatification in 1987.
Blessed Ana María Janer Anglarill dedicated her life to serving the sick, the poor, and the marginalized, founding the Institute of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Urgell to continue her mission of charity and education. Her spirituality, centered on divine providence, boundless love, and humility, inspires ongoing work in communities worldwide.
On January 11 we celebrate Blessed Anna Maria Janer Anglarill who established the Sisters of the Holy Family of Urgell, a branch of the Vincentian Family.
Bishop John Timon’s life was marked by unwavering faith, tireless labor, and deep humility. His contributions to the Diocese of Buffalo—through churches, schools, and charitable works—remain foundational. His legacy endures as a model of pastoral dedication and Christian virtue.
The Little Servants of the Divine Providence are a congregation founded in India, rooted in trust in God and service to the most vulnerable—especially the mentally and physically abandoned. Centered on Eucharistic prayer, simplicity, and compassion, they create homes of dignity and belonging in India and Africa, living the Gospel through humble, patient love.
Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, born in 1953 in rural Brazil, dedicated her life to serving the poor, particularly through her work with children and the elderly, and joined the Daughters of Charity to deepen her commitment to faith. Tragically murdered in 1993 by a man she had tried to help, her life and martyrdom continue to inspire as a testament to selfless service, joy, and unwavering faith in Christ.
Returning to America as a widow, Elizabeth could not forget what she had encountered in Italy. She began to secretly attend St. Peter’s Church, the first Catholic church in New York City.
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians by recognizing the vision of Advent and Christmas. This week: our responsibilities as communities.
To answer a call to volunteer is to do something. To answer a call to vocation is to be something. This distinction is at the heart of what it means to be a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
