Frederic never aspired to a position of leadership (though in fact, he was a leader) nor did he ever attempt to utilize his position for personal gain.
Vincentian Family Blesseds
On September 4, We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Giuseppe Toniolo
Giuseppe Toniolo was an economist, sociologist, a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and devout Catholic who played a crucial role in shaping the Church’s Social Doctrine, leaving a profound mark on Catholic social movements in Italy and Europe during the second half of the 19th century and the early 20th century.
September 4: Blessed Giuseppe Toniolo (SSVP)
September 4 is the feast day of Blessed Giuseppe Toniolo, member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Feast Day August 30: Blessed Ghebre-Michael
August 30 is the feast day of Blessed Ghebre-Michael, an Ethiopian priest and associate of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.
June 26: Daughters of Charity Martyrs of The French Revolution in Arras and Dax
See a video about the Blessed Daughters of Charity, Martyrs of the French Revolution.
Blessed Rosalie Rendu at the Service of the Poor: Education (Presentation)
Sister Rosalie (Feast Day: February 7), like Saint Louise de Marillac before her, implemented the Core Values of Vincentian Education by insuring for her young charges a formation that was holistic, integrated, creative, flexible, excellent, person oriented, collaborative, and focused.
January 11: Blessed Anna Maria Janer Anglarill
On January 11 we celebrate Blessed Anna Maria Janer Anglarill who established the Sisters of the Holy Family of Urgell, a branch of the Vincentian Family.
Congregation of the Mission Martyrs of the French Revolution (September 2)
Blessed Louis-Joseph François, Blessed Jean-Henri Gruyer, Blessed Pierre-René Rogue, Blessed Jean-Charles Caron, and Blessed Nicolas Colin were martyred along with many others during the French Revolution on September 2 and 3, 1792 after they refused to take an oath that would have placed them under the authority of the state.
Vincentian Inspiration in the Life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati (Feast Day: July 4)
Learn about Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s commitment to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, in this presentation.
