SlideShare presentation describing the first institutional expression of the Vincentian charism.
Confraternity of Charity
August 23: Foundation of the First Confraternity of Charity
The Confraternity of Charity was the first institutional expression of the Vincentian charism– lay leadership for social action. This came about when St. Vincent proposed that the women of the parish in Chatillon-les-Dombes join together for organized charity.
December 8 – So many things to celebrate….
So many things to celebrate…. December 8 marks not only the Feast of the Immaculate Conception but also…
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...
Dec. 8th – Vincentian Family Feasts
In addition to the feast of the Immaculate Conception December 8 marks the canonical establishment of the Confraternity of Charity- 1617, forerunner of the Ladies of Charity; one of the four major feasts chosen by the Society of St. Vincent DePaul in 1834 and the day...
