Blessed Anna Maria Janer Anglarill was a Spanish nun who established the Sisters of the Holy Family of Urgell, choosing St. Vincent de Paul as a primary patron.
Feast Days
The Life and Legacy of Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C.
"Blessed Lindalva [represents] not only the Northeastern Brazilian woman, but any woman who accepts taking care of her...
The Bible Was St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Close Companion
Through the research of Sister Joan E. Cook, SC we can acknowledge and better appreciate St. Elizabeth Seton’s great devotion to the Bible.
May 9: Feast of St. Louise de Marillac
In the article "The Concept of Consecration in the Writings of Louise de Marillac," Sr. Carmen Urrizburu, DC, notes that in the convent where Louise was placed as a child after the death of her father, she came to understand that 'consecration' implied silence and...
April 28: Feast of St. Gianna Beretta Molla
April 28 is the feast day of St. Gianna Beretta Molla (1922-1962), a doctor, wife, and mother who chose to continue with her fourth pregnancy, despite knowing that having this child could result in her own death. She is part of the Vincentian Family because in her younger years she served among the elderly and needy as a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Bl. Marguerite Rutan: Luminous Witness of Christ’s Love for the Poor
Tomorrow, April 9, is the anniversary of the death of Blessed Sr. Marguerite Rutan, D.C., a martyr of the French Revolution. Read a brief bio, see what people have said about her, and watch a YouTube on her life and legacy: Timeline of her life [box...
March 3: Death of Bl. Pierre-René Rogue, C.M., Martyr
Blessed Pierre-René Rogue, C.M. lived a courageous life during the time of the French Revolution, when the clergy was heavily persecuted. It is said that Pierre-René was "vertically challenged" (only 4'10" tall) but as you will see in the presentation below, he had a...
Feast of St. Francis Regis Clet
Imagine being in your early 40s, in a comfortable enough job as director of novices at a seminary in Paris, and leaving everything behind to volunteer to go to China on mission. This was the decision of Father (Saint) Francis Regis Clet, C.M., whose feast day is next...
February 7: Feast of Bl. Rosalie Rendu
From the age of reason, Jeanne [Sr. Rosalie] had thought of consecrating herself to God. None of the joys of the world attracted her. She wanted no part of its celebrations or glitter. At the same time, she felt drawn by its groans and misery. -Armand de Melun
Reminder – Seton Shrine celebrates JAN 3!
Reminder – Seton Shrine celebrates JAN 3!
Poverty and being poor – A benedictine on the feast of Vincent
Poverty and being poor – A Benedictine reflection on the feast of Vincent … and a plug for the Society of St. Vincent dePaul
Host an international student on the feast of Vincent
Host an international Student on the feast of Vincent… or someone your serve.
