Blessed Louis-Joseph François, C.M., one of five blessed C.M. martyrs of the French Revolution, was a zealous defender of the Catholic Church.


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by Famvin Media Resources | November 7, 2025 | Formation, Media | 0 Comments
“Let us work now; one day we will rest.” – St. Agostina Pietrantoni
by John Freund, CM | November 5, 2025 | Formation, Media, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
St. Vincent and St. Louise lived an integral evangelization approach well before the phrase became part of the body of doctrine known as the social doctrine of the Church.
by John Freund, CM | October 29, 2025 | Formation, Media, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
A hand up literally means helping someone stand up on their own. It does not mean carrying them if they can walk.
by Famvin Media Resources | October 24, 2025 | Formation, Media | 0 Comments
As a dedicated mother, the leader of a new religious community, and a teacher of children and young people, Elizabeth related to Mary’s motherhood… Mary was the role model for the Sisters of Charity.

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 30, 2024 | Formation, Media
Blessed Louis-Joseph François, C.M., one of five blessed C.M. martyrs of the French Revolution, was a zealous defender of the Catholic Church.

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 25, 2024 | Formation, Media, Sisters of Charity
Prayer service for the birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton on August 28.

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 23, 2024 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Media
On August 23, 1617, St. Vincent founded the first Confraternity of Charity– the “Ladies of Charity”– in Châtillon, France.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 30, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Media
A brief presentation of the biography of St. Justin de Jacobis.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 29, 2021 | Formation, Media
Fr. José María Román, C.M. speaks to us about the religious experience of Saint Vincent de Paul.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 25, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Media
Feast Day: July 30 Long after Justin’s death, Cardinal Massaia, who had ordained him, stated: After 35 years I can still, to a large extent, recall the sermons which I listened to in those days, so great was the impression which he made on me, and also on others… To...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 23, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Media
This Monday, July 26, is the anniversary of the arrival of Felix de Andreis, C.M., Joseph Rosati, C.M., and companions in Baltimore, Maryland USA in 1816. Learn more in this presentation: [slideshare...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 18, 2021 | Formation, Media
"The originality of his version of Christianity is [a] reason that makes Saint Vincent de Paul one of the great saints in history." - José María Román, C.M. ...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 9, 2021 | Formation, Media
Presentation based on an article by Anthony E. Clark, Ph.D. for the Vincentian Heritage Journal. [button...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 4, 2021 | Formation, Media
Learn about St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M. and his Vincentian mission in China around the turn of the 18th-19th centuries, in this presentation.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 2, 2021 | Formation, Media
A video and some notes on charity written by Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, who was a conference member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at the time of his death on July 4, 1925 at the age of 24.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 27, 2021 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, Media
The Miraculous Medal is a material object that points to the spiritual... a visible reminder of invisible realities. The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to a young Daughter of Charity novice, Catherine Labouré, and gave her the design of the medal, in 1830. "When...