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Vincent de Paul and Peter Joseph Triest: Two Icons of Charity (Part 6)
Charity is transformed into professional care through organization, training, and clear structures. Vincent and Triest promote skilled service, proper facilities, and defined roles while preserving personal contact, pioneering modern nursing, education, and humane treatment—especially for the sick and mentally ill.
June 20: Anniversary of Pontifical Approval of the Children of Mary (Vincentian Marian Youth)
The Vincentian Marian Youth, also known as the ‘Children of Mary’, is an international organization witnessing to the Church and our Vincentian charism.
On June 12, We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Antonia Maria Verna
Blessed Antonia Maria Verna (1773–1838) was an Italian woman of deep faith who founded the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception of Ivrea to educate children and care for the sick, especially the poor. Her life of humble service, unwavering trust in Providence, and Marian devotion left a lasting spiritual legacy, recognized by the Church in her beatification in 2011.
Sister Josefa Nikolina: A Life of Compassion and Leadership
Sister Josefa Nikolina was the visionary founder of the Sisters of Charity of Zams whose life was marked by deep faith, courageous service to the poor, and pioneering leadership in healthcare and education. Her legacy endures through the institutions and communities she built, rooted in the compassionate spirit of St. Vincent de Paul.
International Association of Charities: Over 400 Years in the Service of our Neighbors
The origin of the International Association of Charities (AIC) dates back to a Sunday in August 1617 in Châtillon, France. During a mass, Saint Vincent de Paul called upon his congregation to assist a needy family.
Places of Louise de Marillac 10 – Place de La Chapelle
Due to the influx of vocations, in May, 1636, Louise moved to more commodious quarters with her community, the Daughters of Charity. A house at La Chapelle was chosen because of its nearness to Saint-Lazare.
Contemplation: Love Never Fails
Success in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul cannot be measured by money, numbers, or visible results, but by growth in holiness and love. Service is fruitful when it unites us with Christ and the poor. Failure is not poor outcomes, but failing to give ourselves in love and trust God.
A Vincentian Minute: A Vincentian Living a Liturgical Life 00
In this series, Fr. Rooney extends the Sunday experience by looking at how we practically live a liturgically informed life. This week: Being people of the Holy Trinity.
Vincent de Paul and Peter Joseph Triest: Two Icons of Charity (Part 5)
Vincent and Triest inspired others to serve the poor through organized charity and founded communities to sustain their mission. By empowering collaborators and forming congregations, they ensured lasting impact, uniting action and spirituality so their works of charity would continue and grow beyond them.
St. Louise de Marillac’s Journey to Montmirail (video)
In this video produced by Mission and Ministry DePaul University, Sister Kara Davis, D.C. tells us about St. Louise’s journey to Montmirail and how we are invited to go and do likewise in our own way, today.
Educator, Leader, Servant: The Enduring Mission of Sr. Franziska Borgias
Sr. Franziska Borgias, born Anna Aloys, was a visionary leader of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of Zams who dedicated her life to education, healthcare, and service to the poor. Her nearly 50 years of leadership transformed the congregation into a thriving network of over 100 institutions, leaving a lasting legacy of compassion and faith.
Contemplation: All That Counts Can’t Be Counted
We are called to give as generously as we can, trusting that, like the poor widow, our generosity will be measured not by its price tag, but by the love, the selflessness, and the presence which accompanied it.