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Articles for Confraternity of Charity
August 22: 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...
Where the Vincentian Family began – seed, lessons
Vincent de Paul found himself in a pressing situation which forced him to confront the poverty and the urgent needs of his parishioners. At the same time he became aware of the overflowing generosity of the people in that area. Their generosity, however, had to be...
The twelve days of the Vincentian Family
The twelve days beginning November 27 through December 8 are significant days for the Vincentian Family... November 27 – Feast of the Miraculous Medal Official site 28 – Feast of St. Catherine Labouré 29 – Foundation of the Company of the Daughters of Charity, 1633...