The following video about Blessed Frederic Ozanam was posted by the Catholic Faith Network in their series “Celebrating the Saints”.
Feast Days
Feast of St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M.
Watch a video about St. John Gabriel Perboyre (Feast: September 11).
Lessons of Frederic Ozanam: Charity and Community Service
“Ozanam’s definition of Christian charity involved treating poor persons as equals to increase social engagement and transform all of society.”
St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 3 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.
St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 2 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.
St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 1 of 5) (New series)
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.
Renewal of vows of the Daughters of Charity explained
On the feast of the Annunciation (usually March 25 but this year celebrated on April 8), Daughters of Charity all over the world will renew their vows. Why do the Daughters take annual vows? Listen as Sr. Pauline Lawlor, D.C., explains.
February 7 – Feast of Blessed Rosalie Rendu, D.C.
A presentation: Five Faces of Rosalie Rendu by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Blessed Rosalie Rendu: Spiritual and Human Portrait (Feast Day: February 7)
Who was this simple country girl who became a great symbol of Our Lord’s loving mercy toward those who are poor?
January 7: Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C.
From the International Daughters of Charity website, "Sister Lindalva was the first woman to be beatified in Brazil. She was still a young Daughter of Charity, 4 years vocation, when she was martyred. Her fidelity to her vocation and her love for everyone without...
Elizabeth Seton— Mission of Education: Faith and Willingness to Risk
In this presentation, Sr. Betty Ann McNeil, D.C. imagines St. Elizabeth Seton speaking about her mission of education. Seton’s own words are combined with adaptations of her writings.
November 6: Blessed Vincentian Martyrs of Spain, 1936 (Complete List)
Complete list of 102 Vincentian Martyrs of 20th Century Spain, with links to their pictures and biographies.
