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Elizabeth, the New Yorker (video)
In 1975, the U.N.’s International Women’s Year, Pope Paul VI canonized Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton as the first American-born Saint of the Catholic Church. To mark the 50th anniversary of this extraordinary event, the Sisters of Charity of New York are pleased to share with you a new video: “Elizabeth, the New Yorker.”
A Spiritual Journey with Saint Vincent de Paul, Day 6 (video)
Saint Vincent de Paul revolutionized care for the sick with a vision rooted in love, compassion, and respect. He urged seeing Christ in every patient, uniting material and spiritual care, and paying attention to small details. He pioneered holistic and professional nursing training, especially for the most abandoned, and taught that true service flows from a strong spiritual life.
The Prophetic Dimension of the Vincentian Charism • Part 2 • (How) Did Vincent See Into The Future?
We will see how Vincent de Paul, his teaching and his life were centuries ahead of the Church’s magisterium.
A Farewell to Pope Francis from Rabé de las Calzadas: An American Pilgrim’s Testimony
While the world mourned Pope Francis with global ceremony, a pilgrim named Sean found quiet healing in a small village chapel on the Camino de Santiago. Embraced by a compassionate Daughter of Charity, he confronted his painful past and took a profound step toward inner peace.
Vincentian Dictionary: War (Part 1)
War remains one of the gravest scandals of our world. Yet the Christian message is not one of despair. It is a call to transformation: of hearts, systems, and structures. Rooted in the Gospel, enriched by tradition, and empowered by grace, the Church stands as a sign of hope in a world that often forgets the dignity of the human person.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living Easter – Part 6
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians in an Easter Journey. This week: empowering the impoverished to make choices for their better future… starting by inviting them into your faith.
St. Vincent de Paul: Sent To Love the Poor
St. Vincent was caught up in God’s love and wanted to be part of it.
On May 30, we Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Marta Wiecka, DC
Sister Marta Wiecka, a Daughter of Charity born in Poland, lived only 30 years but left a luminous witness of holiness by her humble and joyful dedication to the sick, especially the poorest, always sustained by a deep life of prayer and Marian devotion. Even in the midst of slander and illness, her love for God and others was so radical that she died of typhus after replacing an employee in a dangerous task.
Sister Mary Stephen Durbin – a Kind Hearted Leader
Sister Mary Stephen Durbin dedicated over 80 years of her life to the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, serving as a teacher, administrator, and later as a compassionate caretaker of both the Congregation and the community. Known for her kindness, humor, and practical leadership, she balanced hard work with a deep, unwavering faith, leaving behind a legacy of service and warmth that touched generations.
The Brothers of Charity: Two Centuries of Service to the Most Vulnerable
The Brothers of Charity are a religious congregation founded in 1807 by the Belgian priest Pierre-Joseph Triest, well known for their commitment to the most vulnerable in society.
Contemplation: A Union Made Perfect
Visiting the poor in pairs, following Christ’s advice, fosters mutual support, charity, and deeper understanding. This practice builds true Christian friendship, uniting Vincentians in spirit and service to the neighbor.
Mantle of Prophecy and Mission
Jesus is the Father’s Sent One to preach the Good News to the poor. To see him by the light of faith go up to heaven is to take up the mantle of prophecy and mission he has left us. As Elijah goes up to heaven, his mantle falls from him. And Elisha picks it up. He...