The mission of the Children of Mary, and its successor the Vincentian Marian Youth Movement, was confided by God to St. Catherine Labouré, by way of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s apparitions. This week in 1847, Pontifical approval of the Children of Mary was obtained.
St. Catherine Labouré
St. Catherine Labouré: A Dream Comes True
SlideShare presentation that shows the connection between St. Catherine and St. Vincent, through dreams and visions whose meaning she did not understand at first.
This Week on the Vincentian Family Calendar
July 18 and July 19 are two dates to remember, in the history of the Vincentian Family.
The Solitude of St. Catherine Labouré
The fact that Catherine Labouré kept her secret for forty-six years created a sense of mystery in reflections on her life, and during her life.
Video from the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Philadelphia
Today is the anniversary of the date that Catherine Labouré was beatified by Pope Pius XI (May 28, 1933). Spend a few moments today to listen as Fr. Carl Pieber, C.M. tells the story of the apparitions of Our Blessed Mother to St. Catherine Labouré....
May 2 is St. Catherine Labouré’s Birthday
In celebration of her birthday on Tuesday, watch this video overview of the life of St. Catherine Labouré.
Feasts of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and St. Catherine Labouré
Today is the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and tomorrow is the Feast Day of St. Catherine Labouré. Brief Reflection Those who are familiar with the Miraculous Medal Novena will recognize the following prayer: O Lord, Jesus Christ, who for the...
The Message of St. Catherine Labouré
In this four-minute video produced by the Secretariado Internacional JMV, Sister María A. Infante, D.C. sums up the message of St. Catherine Labouré in four directives. Reflect on these points as we approach the Feast Day of St. Catherine on Nov. 28....
Anniversary of the First Miraculous Medals
The first 2,000 medals were delivered on June 30, 1832.














