Saints and Blessed of the Vincentian Family
On June 26, We Celebrate the Feast of the Martyrs of Arras and Sister Marguerite Rutan
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.
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.
On May 23 We Celebrate the Feast of St. Jeanne Antide Thouret
Jeanne Antide Thouret, born in 1765, lived deeply united to the charism of St. Vincent de Paul, serving the poor with fidelity even in times of persecution and religious dispersion. She founded the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Besançon, always remaining faithful to the spirit and teachings of the saint, whom she recognized as her Father and model.
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.
On May 8 We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, SC
Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich (1901–1927) was an American Byzantine-Ruthenian Catholic Sister of Charity, renowned for her deep spirituality and writings on the universal call to holiness. Her life, though brief, was marked by a profound commitment to God, education, and the pursuit of sanctity. She was beatified by the Catholic Church in 2014.
On February 27 We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Francinaina Cirer i Carbonell
Sister Francinaina Cirer Carbonell was born in Sencelles, Mallorca, in 1781. From a young age she devoted her life to serving those in need, founding the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of Mallorca (Spain). Her life was characterized by her dedication to the most needy. She was beatified in 1989 by Pope John Paul II.
On February 12 We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Ján Havlík
Ján Havlík was a Slovak seminarian who, despite communist persecution in Czechoslovakia, remained steadfast in his faith and endured imprisonment, torture, and forced labor in uranium mines. His martyrdom was recognized by the Church, and in 2024, he was beatified as a testament to resilience and fidelity to his religious vocation.
On February 7 We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Rosalie Rendu
Blessed Sister Rosalie Rendu, Daughter of Charity, was a key figure in organizing charitable efforts during the tumultuous first half of the 19th century in France. Renowned for her tireless work among the poor in the working-class neighborhoods of Paris, her mission went beyond material assistance, serving as a powerful witness to Christian love and social justice.
On February 1, We Celebrate the Feast of the Blessed Martyrs of Angers
The Daughters of Charity Sister Marie Anne Vaillot and Sister Odile Baumgarten, martyrs of faith during the French Revolution, were executed because they refused to take an oath that was against their conscience.
On February 3 We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Giuseppina Nicoli, DC
Giuseppina Nicoli devoted her life to serving the poor, especially by educating children and youth, and consistently demonstrated humble charity in adverse circumstances. Her legacy of love and service culminated in her beatification after a miracle was attributed to her intercession.
On January 12 We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Pierre-François Jamet
Blessed Pierre-François Jamet (1762-1845) was a prominent French priest, renowned for his boldness during the French Revolution, his commitment to the most vulnerable and his innovative vision of special education. He was considered and called the “second founder” of the Institute of the Daughters of the Good Shepherd. He left an indelible legacy of faith and charity, which was crowned with his beatification in 1987.
On January 11, We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Ana María Janer Anglarill
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.