Today is the 377th anniversary of the day St. Louise de Marillac and four Daughters of Charity pronounced vows for the first time.
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Blessed Rosalie Rendu: Spiritual and Human Portrait (Feast Day: February 7)
by Famvin Media Resources | February 3, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Who was this simple country girl who became a great symbol of Our Lord’s loving mercy toward those who are poor?
Sisters on the Run
Vincentian Groups Call For Urgent Government Action On Poverty
by Riana Rae Brown | November 22, 2023 | Daughters of Charity, News | 0 Comments
Ahead of the Autumn Statement, we – a group of Vincentian organisations from across the UK – urge the government to put vulnerable people at the forefront of its spending plans.
Daughters of Charity Services Launches Vincentian Values Week 2023
by Daughters of Charity Services | September 7, 2023 | Formation, News | 1 Comment
Vincentian Values Week is set to launch later this month, running from September 25 – 29.
Why is the Feast of the Annunciation so important to Daughters of Charity?
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 24, 2019 | Formation
Here is the answer to this question, in 6 slides.
Ethiopia: Interview with Sister Medhin Tesfay
by .famvin | Mar 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Sister Medhin Tesfay (44) has belonged to the Daughters of Charity for 26 years and works in the diocese of Adigrat in the northern part of Ethiopia.
Mother General addresses Treasurers of religious communities
by John Freund, CM | Mar 7, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Pope Francis has asked the treasurers of the thousands of Catholic religious orders around the world to meet in Rome this weekend to discuss how they can use their orders' financial assets "for the service of humanity." reports the NCR. Sr. Evelyne Franc, superior...
Art and Vincentian prayer in Lent
by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Gospel of Joy - Community Seal - Lenten reflections How can one reflect on Pope Francis' beautiful document "Joy of the Gospel" ( Evangelii Gaudium) via prayerful contemplation of a series of images rooted in the Charity Charism motto "The charity of Christ urges...
Lent with the Daughters of Charity
by John Freund, CM | Mar 1, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
"We begin this month getting ready for our Lenten journey towards Easter, and in order to help our preparation you can find on the SLIDER above a link to the Lenten Message of our Holy Father Francis in 6 languages. (The Lenten Letter of Fr. Gregory Gay, our General...
Austin, Texas celebrates the Daughters of Charity
by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Daughters’ 112 Years of Service in Austin Coming to a Close After 112 years in Austin, Texas, the Daughters of Charity are shifting their ministry elsewhere to spread their service to the poor in places of the greatest need. Bidding a bittersweet farewell, Daughters...
Daughters of Charity and Presidents
by John Freund, CM | Feb 17, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Provincial Archives site of the Daughters of Charity has a series of post showcaing material from their intereactions with Presidents. DCs and Presidents – William McKinley at Camp Wikoff, Long Island, 1898 (Photograph reproduced with permission of Daughters of...
Sisters of Charity – 200 years in Philadelphia
by John Freund, CM | Feb 11, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
February 10 is opening day for the newest exhibit of the DC Provincial Archives , "Beginning the Good Work: 200 Years of Service in Philadelphia." Elizabeth Ann Seton first sent three Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph's to Philadelphia in 1814, the first mission...
A rear view mirror look at vocation
by John Freund, CM | Feb 9, 2014 | Daughters of Charity
78 years earlier "Seeking a Steadfast Friend and a Bit of Adventure" Originally posted on the blog "Sprit of the Daughters of Charity. The following was written by Sister Mary Zita McLaughlin, D.C., who, after 78 years of vocation, passed away in January. This is her...
What the Daughters of Charity pray about
by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2014 | Daughters of Charity
Each day the Daughters of Charity Province of St. Louise post thoughts taken from the writings of Vincent and Louise which they use as inspiration for prayer. Here is a recent sample... FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014 “I never weary of praying to our good God for you, so...
Daughters of Charity and “Consecrated Life”
by John Freund, CM | Feb 1, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
February 2, marks the 18th World Day for Consecrated Life. The February update of the international site of the Daughters of Charity has a number of features focused on this theme. The slider will take you to the pope’s message for the World Day of Vocation....