Ladies of Charity USA Advocacy Committee shares two more resources for your consideration.
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Louise de Marillac: Animator of the Confraternities of Charity
by Famvin Media Resources | April 19, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
In May 1629, Vincent de Paul made a request of Louise de Marillac. Would she accept going to Montmirail to visit the Confraternities of Charity established in that town and the neighboring villages?
Madagascar Twinning Project
by Marie Copeland, Ladies of Charity | February 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Since 2003, the Ladies of Charity have been committed to helping the people of Madagascar through the Twinning Project.
Ladies of Charity Distribute Food to the Street Dwellers of Quezon City
by .famvin | May 30, 2023 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity | 0 Comments
The Ladies of Charity of Santuario de San Vicente de Paúl Parish & Shrine of the Poor distributed food packs to the street dwellers in Quezon City, April 15, 2023.
Ladies of Charity USA President’s Message for Start of New Term in 2023
by Holly Walter | February 11, 2023 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity | 0 Comments
We are all back together again after a difficult few years to continue our work to help the poor and marginalized of our communities and nation and to meet with each other to share ideas and resources in that effort.
Vincent de Paul’s Pastoral Strategy In the 21st Century?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 21, 2020 | Formation
On the anniversary of the establishment of the Confraternities of Charity, I am struck by a still under the radar phenomenon springing up among Vincentian laity in various professions.
Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Election 2020
by .famvin | Aug 15, 2020 | Formation
With a crucial election this year, the Ladies of Charity USA Advocacy Committee is focusing on aspects of preparing ourselves to vote.
The Story Behind the Ladies of Charity TV Appearance on EWTN
by Suzanne Johnson, President, Ladies of Charity USA | Aug 8, 2017 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
On August 2, 2017, Mary Ann Dantuono and I appeared on EWTN Live as guests of Rev. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. The invitation to appear was the result of many months of communicating with Fr. Mitch and his production staff–- I think of the widow and the Judge (Luke 18: 1-8)...
Ladies of Charity on EWTN Live: Wednesday, August 2
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jul 15, 2017 | News
Mary Ann Dantuono, past President, and Suzanne Johnson, current President of the Ladies of Charity USA have been invited to appear on EWTN to talk about the Ladies of Charity. They will be on EWTN Live, hosted by Fr. Mitch Pacwa, Wednesday, August 2 at 8:00 pm Eastern...
Tracing the History of the Ladies of Charity USA
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 11, 2017 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
In his reflection “Four Hundred Years Since the Birth of the Vincentian Charism: A Time to Remember, a Time to Strengthen Our Identity, and a Time for Prophecy” Fr. José Antonio González P., CM writes of our 400th Anniversary: "During the time of this celebration, for...
Ladies of Charity – Primer on Advocacy
by John Freund, CM | Apr 19, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Ladies of Charity present 8 quick answers to "What is advocacy?" Advocacy (n) The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support. From the Latin: ad = to; and voc = voice: To add voice. Advocacy. Dictionary.com....
Volunteers of Charity (AIC) • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Jan 20, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
“Divine Providence willed to make use of women to show that it was His goodness alone which desired to aid afflicted peoples and to bring them powerful helps for their salvation. [...] The Ladies of the Company of Charity recognized the needs of the poor and that God...
Ladies of Charity Acting With Vincentian Hearts #IamVincent #AIC400
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 15, 2017 | Formation
The video “Ladies of Charity: Acting Against Poverty With a Vincentian Heart” was produced by Dr. Joan Ball from St. John’s University, a little over two years ago. This year, stay tuned for additional videos in celebration of the 400th anniversary!...
Mapping Herstory #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 15, 2016 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Reflections
Mapping can tell a good story. The AIC-USA is determined about the project of mapping herstory. In a creative new part of their website called "Spotlight on Associations," the Association of International Charities in the USA is using mapping to tell stories of the...
AIC-USA Poised to Celebrate the 400th Anniversary
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 13, 2016 | Announcements, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
The Association of International Charities (AIC) in the United States is already gearing up for the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Vincentian charism, especially as that charism is lived in the lives of its members! There's ... video a super timeline,...
Brief Biography of Catherine Harkins, 1st Lady of Charity in the U.S. #AIC400
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 9, 2016 | Formation
The first U.S. Association of the Ladies of Charity was formed on December 8, 1857, in St. Louis, MO. Read the story of Catherine Harkins, first Lady of Charity in the U.S.