How did the Vincentian Family celebrate the 350th anniversary of the deaths of Vincent and Louise? The international site of the Congregation of the Mission offers a retrospective view of the worldwide celebrations of the 350th anniversaries of the deaths of Vincent and Louise. As part of a special edition entitled “Echos of the 350th Anniversary” the articles appeared in the January 2011 issue of Vincentiana, the official publication of the Congregation of the Mission. The entire edition should be available shortly at the de Paul University website which continues all volumes dating back to Volume 14 in 1958. Here are the direct links to two of the articles for download in Word format.
- Celebration of the 350th Anniversary of the Death of Saint VIncent de Paul and Saint Louise de Marillac. This article in Word format reviews the events leading up to and including the major celebrations in Rome and Paris.
- The 350th Anniversary in the Rest of the World. This article represents a sampling of the many celebrations around the world. This sample offer only those reports that were sent to the Curia in Rome.
Spanish
- Celebración del 350 Aniversario de la muerte de San Vicente de Paúl y de Santa Luisa de Marillac
- El 350 Aniversario, en el resto del Mundo Vicenciano
Links to the 12 monthly reflections during this special year.
Tags: 350th Anniversary, Louise de Marillac, Vincent
