Daughters of Charity

St. Louise de Marillac: Organizational Genius

St. Louise de Marillac was a pioneer social worker, educator, and advocate. Her projects were implemented according to surprisingly modern standards of care and were the basis for other developments in their respective fields.

What does Blessed Rosalie Rendu, D.C. teach us today?

In this presentation, adapted from an article by Fr. Jean-Pierre Renouard, C.M., we discover six important lessons we can learn from the example of Blessed Rosalie Rendu

February 3: Blessed Giuseppina Nicoli, D.C.

Blessed Giuseppina Nicoli, an Italian Daughter of Charity, is known for her work with poor children; through her trust and friendship, “she guided them to find the Lord … with the gentleness of a loving mother”.

St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 5 of 5)

Louise de Marillac, awakened by her faith in a God who takes the side of the poor, sees the person in distress and takes action.

Pilgrimage to the tomb of Blessed Marta Wiecka

Pilgrimage to the tomb of Blessed Marta Wiecka

Marta Wiecka was a Sister from the Congregation of the Daughters of Charity, who sacrificed her life out of love for her neighbors. She is buried at a Sniatyn cemetery, not far from the chapel of St. John of Nepomuk, whom she venerated. The faithful used to come and...

SJU Ladies of Charity to Honor Sr. Margaret John Kelly, DC

SJU Ladies of Charity to Honor Sr. Margaret John Kelly, DC

On Friday, April 15, 2016, The St. John’s University Ladies of Charity will host “An Evening of Hope” from 6:30-9:00 pm in the D’Angelo Center Ballroom on the Queens campus.  Sr. Margaret John Kelly, DC will receive the St. Louise de Marillac Spes Unica Award and...

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