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Sister Maria José, Daughter of Charity, shares her experience as a missionary in Tunisia, where she accompanies single women and immigrants in vulnerable situations. Through her testimony, she reveals the social, cultural and climatic challenges of the country, as well as the hope that arises from silent and committed service.
Sister Mª Jesús, DC, shares her missionary experience in Senegal, where she lives among the poorest people with simplicity, closeness and dedication, responding to their needs in health, education and inclusion. Her testimony reflects how the Vincentian charism is incarnated in everyday life.
Sr. Françoise Petit, Superioress General of the Company of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, has just been appointed as a member of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.
In Tanzania, Sister Jacqueline Gbanga’s “Breaking the Chains” project has helped to protect and educate ten young girls who are victims of violence such as female genital mutilation and forced marriage. Thanks to psychological and educational support, they have regained hope for a better future.
The ‘There’s mice in my room’ project in Yaoundé, Cameroon, equipped a computer room at the Médaille Miraculeuse school, enabling students to access essential digital technology lessons. With support from donors and parents, several computers were installed, greatly improving motivation and teaching, though the room still needs further equipment.
The Daughters of Charity are a steadfast presence in Gaza, dedicating themselves to serving the most vulnerable communities. Their mission encompasses providing medical care, educational support, psychosocial services, and essential supplies to those in dire need.
The project “Weaving My Life, I’m Not Afraid” in Burkina Faso empowered 70 widowed women heads of households to gain weaving and business management skills, achieving financial independence. Beyond improving their living conditions, the initiative boosted their self-esteem and economic role within the community.
The Gaza conflict remains one of the most complex and enduring crises in modern history. Amid the chaos, the Daughters of Charity have demonstrated unwavering dedication to humanitarian relief, exemplifying compassion and resilience in the face of adversity.
Sister Teresa Tambelli DC, born Maria Olga Tambelli, devoted her life to serving the poor and abandoned children of Cagliari, embodying a Christian life of heroic love and charity. Despite the challenges of war and poverty, she tirelessly cared for the most vulnerable, leaving a lasting impact on the city and its people.
Video based on a letter of Superioress General Sr. Françoise Petit, DC, February 2, 2025.
On January 28, 1840, the Blessed Virgin appeared to Sister Justine Bisqueyburu, of the Daughters of Charity in Paris. This began a series of visits which culminated in a special gift of Mary: The Green Scapular. This is described in the presentation below. [slideshare...
On Thursday 28 November 2024, the prize was awarded posthumously by Mr Amin Maalouf, Permanent Secretary of the Académie Française, to Sister Joany Ravaoary, a Daughter of Charity of the Province of Madagascar.
