By her life, her works, her spirituality, she embodied the vision of a “martyr of charity” painted by Saint Vincent de Paul.
Vincentian Family Blesseds
Blessed Rosalie Rendu, DC: Worker and Organizer for the Poor
In this video clip from the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Philadelphia, Sr. Marge Clifford, DC tells us about Blessed Rosalie Rendu, DC whose Feast Day is coming up on February 7.
Who are the Two Blessed Daughters of Charity, Martyrs of Angers?
The story of Bl. Marie-Anne Vaillot and Bl. Odile Baumgarten, Daughters of Charity martyred during the French Revolution on February 1, 1794.
May 30: Feast of Bl. Marta Wiecka, D.C.
This week we highlight a member of the Vincentian Family, on the road to Sainthood. From the Daughters of Charity International website: For the Vincentian Family, each 30th of May is the Feast Day of Sr. Marta Wiecka, a Polish Daughter of Charity, whose life was...
Anniversary of the Death of Blessed Marguerite Rutan, D.C.
Brief SlideShare presentation of the life of Blessed Marguerite Rutan, Daughter of Charity, martyr of the French Revolution.
February 3: Beatification of Giuseppina Nicoli, D.C.
Sr. Guiseppina Nicoli, D.C. was beatified on this day, February 3, 2008. She is known for her work with poor and uneducated children. "Accompanied by the Sisters in her community, Sister Nicoli approached these young people with the gentleness of a...
January 7: Feast of Bl. Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C.
Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira (20 October 1953 - 9 April 1993) was a Brazilian Daughter of Charity who worked at a shelter where she was killed in 1993 after a man who was obsessed with her stabbed her 44 times. She was a beautiful soul who edified her companions...
Blessed Ghebre-Michael: Seeker of Truth
August 30 was the feast day of Blessed Ghebre-Michael. Learn the story of this fascinating Ethiopian priest in a visual slide presentation.
Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla: August 2
This week we commemorate the life of Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla. He was martyred during the Spanish Civil War on August 9, 1936. His memorial is celebrated on August 2. Learn more about Blessed Ceferino in this SlideShare presentation.
Pilgrimage to the tomb of Blessed Marta Wiecka
Marta Wiecka was a Sister from the Congregation of the Daughters of Charity, who sacrificed her life out of love for her neighbors. She is buried at a Sniatyn cemetery, not far from the chapel of St. John of Nepomuk, whom she venerated. The faithful used to come and...
Pilgrimage of the Relics of Bl. Marta Wiecka, DC
Dear Vincentian Family, I would like to take this opportunity to make you aware of the progress of the Pilgrimage of the Relics of Blessed Marta Wiecka that is currently ongoing in Ukraine. The Ukrainian state is going through tough times now – it is a time of trials...
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...
