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Blessed Ana María Janer Anglarill dedicated her life to serving the sick, the poor, and the marginalized, founding the Institute of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Urgell to continue her mission of charity and education. Her spirituality, centered on divine providence, boundless love, and humility, inspires ongoing work in communities worldwide.
On January 11 we celebrate Blessed Anna Maria Janer Anglarill who established the Sisters of the Holy Family of Urgell, a branch of the Vincentian Family.
Bishop John Timon’s life was marked by unwavering faith, tireless labor, and deep humility. His contributions to the Diocese of Buffalo—through churches, schools, and charitable works—remain foundational. His legacy endures as a model of pastoral dedication and Christian virtue.
In a world torn apart by conflict the cry for justice and peace grows urgent. As members of the Vincentian Family we cannot remain indifferent to the pain of the poor, the displaced, and those who die unheard. Pray with us. Pray with those who suffer. Pray that God’s Kingdom may become an active hope in our broken world.
Santiago Masarnau Fernández (1805–1882) was a renowned musician and devoted Vincentian who introduced the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul to Spain, blending his musical talents with a life dedicated to serving the poor. His legacy endures through his compassionate leadership, charitable works, and spiritual journey, inspiring generations to unite personal passion with selfless service.
The Sisters of Charity under the protection of St. Vincent de Paul, founded on January 6, 1939 in the diocese of Novara (Italy), are a living testimony of dedication to their neighbors and deep spirituality.
St. Vincent teaches that serving the poor with love and humility, to the best of our ability, is more important than measurable outcomes, which are the typical standards of worldly success. Though our efforts may seem small or insufficient, they are meaningful when rooted in love, which never runs out and through which God acts.
Sister Nemesia Valle dedicated her life to Christian formation of girls and novices with tenderness, devotion, and a spirit of charity. In times of change, she promoted a deep and freely embraced faith, nurturing personal relationships and a vibrant, committed spirituality.
Jesus is first since he is last; he is Lord since he is Servant. He wants his disciples to be like him, that is, last and servants of all. The New Testament portrays Peter as the first in so many ways of all the apostles. And Paul, of course, the least and last of...
When Ozanam rented a country house in Sceaux, not far from Paris, his friend Jean-Jacques Ampère visited him on a regular schedule.
The Martyrs of Arras and Sister Marguerite Rutan were Daughters of Charity who gave their lives during the French Revolution, remaining faithful to their faith and commitment to serving the poor. Their courage, dedication, and witness to the Gospel made them symbols of holiness and resistance, later recognized by the Church as true martyrs.
The story of the Martyrs of Arras, based on “In the Footsteps of Vincent de Paul: a Guide to Vincentian France” by Father John E. Rybolt, C.M.
