Perhaps we have not been fully aware of the size and value of that legacy she has left us.
Formation
The Famvin Homeless Alliance and the ’13 Houses’ Campaign: Transforming Lives of the Homeless Globally
The Famvin Alliance, established in 2017 to commemorate the Vincentian Charism, aims to improve the lives of homeless individuals with innovative solutions. Its “13 Houses” campaign seeks to transform the lives of 10,000 people across 156 countries, inspired by St. Vincent de Paul’s legacy.
On May 9 We Celebrate the Feast of Saint Louise de Marillac
Saint Louise de Marillac was a French woman of deep faith who co-founded the Daughters of Charity with St. Vincent de Paul, dedicating her life to serving the poor, sick, and marginalized. Her legacy lives on through the global work of the Daughters of Charity and her enduring example of humble, Christ-centered service.
Places of Frederic Ozanam 16 – rue de Grenelle
Having become a professor at the Sorbonne, Frederic Ozanam would live with Amélie (his wife) and later Marie (their daughter) on rue de Grenelle, rue Garancière, and rue de Fleurus, all located in the same general neighborhood of Paris.
Vincentian Dictionary: Proactivity
Proactivity is essential in modern society, requiring individuals and groups to take initiative, anticipate challenges, and create positive change in various areas, including work, education, and social justice. From a Catholic and Vincentian perspective, proactivity aligns with faith, moral responsibility, and the call to serve the poor through systemic change, advocacy, and transformative action.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living Easter
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians in a Lent and Easter Journey. This week: Vincentians “plunging into the Paschal Mystery; our constantly-lived baptism.”
Clothe with the Spirit of Jesus Christ
In thanksgiving and praise to the Lord, we join the Missionaries of the Congregation of the Mission who are living in joy the 4th Centenary of their foundation.
The Vincentian Family in Gratitude for Pope Francis: A Pontificate of Compassion
As the Church bids farewell to Pope Francis, the Vincentian Family around the world pauses not only in mourning, but in reflection. For those who follow in the footsteps of St. Vincent de Paul, the life and legacy of Pope Francis feel deeply familiar: a love for the poor that is not abstract, a faith expressed in action, a Church that is close to the people, and a Gospel lived on the margins.
St. Louise’s Trinitarian Faith
Louise’s spirituality was not some doctrine but involved clothing herself in the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul: History and Mission
Founded in 1833 in Paris by university students, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is a global Catholic organization that aids the needy and promotes social justice in over 150 countries.
Defending the Cause of the Oppressed – Faith and Social Justice in Action Based on the Example of Frederic Ozanam
This reflection invites us to take seriously the cries of those who suffer injustice today, and to ask ourselves: What would Frederic Ozanam do? And more importantly, what is Jesus calling me to do?
Contemplation: The Medium is the Message
God, who once spoke through prophets and storms, ultimately chose to communicate through the humility of the Incarnation, becoming one with humanity to share in its suffering and offer divine love. This same spirit of humble, personal presence inspires a way of serving the poor that prioritizes friendship and love over institutional distance or authority.
