The story of the sermon at Châtillon is not only the foundation story of the Ladies of Charity, it is the foundation for what we call today systemic change.
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AIC Participates in Various Regional and Global Forums
AIC recently concluded the 2017 international assembly in Chatillon, France. It was a time to consider the...
Volunteers of Charity (AIC) • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
“Divine Providence willed to make use of women to show that it was His goodness alone which desired to aid afflicted...
AIC offers online diploma
More than 650 AIC volunteers and members of the Vincentian Family have signed up for the AIC Diploma, a distance learning program developed by the AIC Regional Coordination team in Latin America and which should spread to other continents in time. The AIC diploma...
Martha and Mary: Contemplation and Action
Martha and Mary: Contemplation and Action REFLECTION FOR MAY Introduction: As Vincent took his initial steps in ministry he was accompanied by women and that reality reminds us of the many women who accompanied Jesus from the time of his initial preaching in...
Vincent de Paul and women in ministry
Almost 400 years ago (1617) St. Vincent de Paul pioneered in facilitating and organizing women for ministry. That the International Association of Charities or AIC (1617) has more than 250,000 "volunteers" 52 countries is a tribute not only to his vision but his...
LCUSA – Fifth Sunday of Lent, 2014
This week’s Lenten reflection on the Sunday readings is provided by Carol Schumer, D.C., Spiritual Coordinator, Ladies of Charity, Archdiocese of St. Louis, MO. At the conclusion of the reflection she suggests...TRY THIS TODAY...
AIC prepares for 400th Anniversary
Just under 400 years ago St. Vincent founded what is today known as the AIC. AIC Holds Annual Meeting in Brussels, Belgium The website of the Ladies of Charity USA writes....The most recent executive board meeting of AIC was held at Maison Notre Dame de Chant d’Oiseau...
AIC – Vincent’s Spirit and our Journey
As part of their continuing preparation for the celebration of the 400th anniversary of their founding by Vincent the leadership team of the AIC offers another in its monthly ongoing formation resources. REFLECTION FOR APRIL: Saint Vincent’s Spirit and Project Inspire...
Vincentia Family Solidarity with Ukraine
AIC (Association of International Charities) have been in Ukraine during the emergency they are experiencing right now. They have raised 2,500 euros to send to Kharkiv, which is on the Eastern Border between Russia and Ukraine' This will sustain an after school club...
Ladies of Charity – National Poverty Summit
Gayle Johnson, President AIC-LCUSA writes, "The Ladies of Charity USA will participate in the Third National Poverty Summit in Washington, D.C. on April 2nd. The meeting is being webcast to those interested. The details follow. You are invited to be a participant...
The Enchanting Power of the AIC (LCUSA)
As part of the preparations for the 400th anniversary of their founding by Vincent the AIC offers this prayer service, which asks St. Louise to intercede on behalf of every AIC volunteer throughout the world in their service with the poor. Opening and closing of the...
