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St. Vincent de Paul and the Rights of the Poor
In his time and place St. Vincent helped many basic human rights become recognized as obvious and evident.
Marguerite Naseau: a Simple Daughter of Charity
Marguerite Naseau, a 17th century French peasant girl, learned to read on her own in order to selflessly teach poor girls, convinced that education could change their lives. Her generosity and spirit of service inspired her to voluntarily offer herself to Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac to assist the sick poor, thus becoming the first Daughter of Charity.
The Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of Freiburg: A Vincentian Witness of Mercy
The Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of Freiburg are a Catholic religious community rooted in the Vincentian tradition, dedicated to serving the sick, elderly, and marginalized through healthcare and hospice ministries in southwest Germany.
Father Wacław Szuniewicz, CM: Healing Bodies and Saving Souls
Fr. Wacław Szuniewicz CM was a Polish missionary of the Congregation of the Mission, ophthalmologist, and pediatrician who dedicated his life to serving the poor in Poland, China, United States and Brazil, pioneering corneal astigmatism surgery and founding hospitals and clinics. He embodied Vincentian virtues through his humility and tireless compassion, leaving a lasting legacy honored in Xingtai and Irati.
Maternal Charity in Action: The Legacy and Mission of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Mary
Rooted in the maternal compassion of Servant of God Marie Louise Clarac, the Sisters of Charity of Saint Mary embody a tender, Gospel-centered mission to serve the most vulnerable. Their story is one of enduring faith, humble service, and a prophetic response to the spiritual and social needs of our time.
The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey
This is a ten-part study series based on Vincentian Father Corpus Delgado’s work, exploring the Vincentian charism’s profound impact on the Church’s mission, including religious life, lay involvement, and the preferential option for the poor.
Contemplation: Not to Gratify, but to Glorify
The Rule of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a spiritual guide rooted in the founders’ experience, focused more on holiness and love than rigid procedures. It shapes members to serve the poor with compassion and integrity, always led by God’s call.
Forerunners of the Bearer of the Good News
Jesus is the Good News of God’s kingdom in person. He sends his forerunners to towns and places where he plans to go.
Climbing Toward the Heights: The Life of Pier Giorgio Frassati in Five Podcasts
In a world roaring with political upheaval, new technologies, and social change, one young man quietly climbed a different kind of mountain. Pier Giorgio Frassati — a privileged son of Italy, an avid mountaineer, and a devout Catholic — chose a path of service, courage, and deep faith during one of the most turbulent times in European history.
Places of Frederic Ozanam 25 – Sens
In 1840 Ozanam traveled to Sens, where his friend François Lallier resided.
Vincentian Dictionary: Money (Part 2 and Last)
According to the Christian and Vincentian perspective, money should be a tool for serving others—especially the poor—and never a goal that controls our lives. Hoarding wealth while others are in need is unjust and goes against the Gospel, which calls for an economy rooted in compassion, fairness, and the common good.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living the Seasons 03
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians. This week: the Eucharist as central to our Vincentian life.