On September 21, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago – Post Adoption Services is hosting a Mass and Reception for adopted persons who were placed from St. Vincent’s Orphanage in Chicago.
Daughters of Charity
Testimonials from the Missions: Sister María José, DC, missionary in Tunisia
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.
Testimonials from the Missions: Sister Mª Jesús, DC, missionary in Senegal
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.
Heroic Love in Action: The Life of Sister Teresa Tambelli (Podcast)
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.
Following Christ boldly and creatively (Video)
Video based on a letter of Superioress General Sr. Françoise Petit, DC, February 2, 2025.
Sr. Justine Bisqueyburu, D.C. and the Green Scapular
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. Download as...
Sister Joany Ravaoary, DC, from Madagascar, Received Posthumously the Raoul Follereau Award for her Fight Against Leprosy
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.
50th Anniversary Year of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Canonization
January 4th kicks off the 50th Anniversary year of Mother Seton’s canonization.
Video “Response of love to a call of Love”: the Vocation and Charism of the Daughter of Charity
November 29 is the anniversary of the founding of the Daughters of Charity.
The Rosalie Projects: My Village at the End of the World
In western Mauritania, a community of Daughters of Charity lives in Atar, deep in the desert. The sisters are devoted to the education of children and the formation and integration of young people and women. The population lacks everything.
The Origins of the Daughters of Charity
The Company of the Daughters of Charity was founded on November 29, 1633: after years of spiritual discernment and preparation, Louise gathered a group of young women dedicated to serving the poor, forming a community rooted in charity and solid virtues.
Video On the Apparition of the Blessed Virgin to Saint Catherine Labouré
On November 27, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. This video was shared on the website of the Daughters of Charity International.
