Through the research of Sister Joan E. Cook, SC we can acknowledge and better appreciate St. Elizabeth Seton’s great devotion to the Bible.
Vincentian Family Saints
Seton Shrine Celebrates the 200th Anniversary of Mother Seton
The Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg, Maryland is celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Mother Seton’s death with a special website and other initiatives.
Five Themes in the Life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
The author, Maryanna Coyle, S.C., identifies five qualities of Elizabeth’s formation and shows how they influenced her life and thought.
Feast of St. Francis Regis Clet: February 18
Tomorrow is the feast day of one of our Vincentian Saints, Saint Francis Regis Clet, C.M. He was canonized by Pope Saint John Paul II in 2000. Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M., writes: His friends described him as filled with tenderness and compassion. He lived a long, full...
Who is the Patron Saint of Social Workers?
March 11: Anniversary of the Canonization of St. Louise de Marillac In different times we hold up different models as examples of holiness. In our present time, we find holiness in people such as [Saint] JPII, Mother Teresa and Sr. Dorothy Stang. They were people so...
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...
Update – List of Vincentian Family saints, blesseds
The Vincentian Encyclopedia has updated its list of Vincentian Family Saints, Blessed, Venerables and Servants of God... people who are our heroes and heroines. Once again we invite you identify any who are missing from this list so we can make it complete and...
Saturday Study Hall – Vincentian Family Saints
"Study Hall" - echoes of earlier formal stages in our preparation for life. But as the Pope has recently reminded us formation is a lifelong task. In that spirit FamVin is beginning a new series "Saturday Study Hall" which for the most part will draw on articles in...
