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A Servant to the Last: The Life and Legacy of Father Valeriano Güemes, C.M.
Father Valeriano Güemes, C.M. (1890–1978), was a Spanish priest of the Congregation of the Mission who devoted nearly sixty years to missionary work in India, living among the poor and bringing them faith, healing, and hope. Known for his deep humility, tireless service, and unwavering dedication, he became a beloved spiritual father to countless communities across Orissa.
Contemplation: This Is How You Are to Pray
The words of the Lord’s Prayer are so familiar to Christians that we perhaps sometimes recite them out of habit, without truly reflecting on the many graces that accompany them, graces that we seek for ourselves and for the neighbor.
The Union-Chrétienne de Saint Chaumond: a Story of Devotion and Faith
The Union-Chrétienne de Saint Chaumond is a women’s institute of consecrated life of pontifical right, founded in 1652 by St. Vincent de Paul and the Venerable Madame de Polallion.
Sister Ignatia Jorth: A Visionary of Compassion and Reform in Catholic Nursing
Sister Ignatia Jorth was a trailblazing figure in Catholic healthcare who led major reforms in hospital nursing and founded the Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul in Munich. Her leadership combined deep faith with practical innovation, setting new standards for compassionate and professional care.
Compassion at Work: The Foundation and Mission of the Sisters of Providence
The Congregation of the Sisters of Providence was founded in Montreal, Canada, in 1843 by Blessed Émilie Gamelin, a woman whose life was marked by compassion and devotion to the most vulnerable.
Places of Louise de Marillac 11 – Angers
The Daughters of Charity were invited to Angers to take over management of the nursing services of the hospital there. As it was the first ministry outside Paris for the fledgling community, Louise made the arduous journey there in the company of three sisters.
A Vincentian Minute: A Vincentian Living a Liturgical Life 01
In this series, Fr. Rooney extends the Sunday experience by looking at how we practically live a liturgically informed life. This week: If transformation is happening in your own life of prayer and worship, do you bring that transformation with you as you deal with God’s beloved poor?
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.