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Articles for Feast Days
July 9: St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M.
In February of 1791, three missionaries including Fr. Francis Regis Clet, C.M., departed for China.
May 30: Blessed Marta Wiecka, D.C.
“The great things God does within a human soul are simple. Sanctity simply means love.” – Sr. Jozefa Watroba, D.C.
Journey of St. Joan Antida Thouret
The story of St. Joan Antida Thouret (also known as Jeanne Antide Thouret (in French), and Giovanna Antida Thouret (in Italian)), is a great inspiration for us as Vincentians: basically “Don’t give up just because things seem to be going badly.”
To the Virgin Mary With Saint Louise (Video)
A new video by the Daughters of Charity International is appropriate for both Mary’s Month of May and the Feast of St. Louise.
Multi-faceted Louise de Marillac: “A Saint for Everyone” (Video)
On May 9 we will celebrate the feast day of Saint Louise de Marillac. Learn more in this video by the Daughters of Charity International.
St. Louise de Marillac: An Outgoing Woman Full of Tenderness
One of the most outstanding and perhaps least commented upon aspects of St. Louise’s character is her tenderness.
A Vincentian Woman “Out of the Shade”
A reflection by Sr. Betty Ann McNeil, D.C. about Saint Louise as an unlikely agent of social transformation.
The Heart of Jesus in the Spirituality of St. Louise de Marillac
In Matthew’s gospel, Jesus himself tells his followers: “Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart.” It was a text that Louise and Vincent loved to quote.
Memorial of Blessed Lindalva Justo, Daughter of Charity (Video)
A Mass that was streamed live on Apr 9, 2021 from the martyrdom chapel located at the Dom Pedro II Shelter in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton says: “Look up!”
As we enter the new year and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Feast Day is on January 4, let us reflect on some beautiful quotes from her writings.
Celebration Ideas for the Feast Day of Saint Vincent de Paul
Join thousands of Vincentians across the globe on September 27 in celebrating St Vincent and over 400 years of active charitable works by the Vincentian Family.