by John Freund, CM | Jun 2, 2008 | Uncategorized
Ron Rolheiser, in his syndicated column writes, “here is a story told about Saint Vincent de Paul. Perhaps it’s partly myth, but its challenge is real nonetheless. Vincent once gave an instruction to his religious community that sounded something like...
by annaread | May 9, 2008 | Uncategorized
Passionist Father Victor Hoagland, whose blog is both educational and inspiring, has started an online album of images of the area in New York City where St. Elizabeth would have walked the streets. Go to the album or visit the blog.
by annaread | May 6, 2008 | Daughters of Charity, Uncategorized
The Web site of the Northeastern Province of the Daughters of Charity now has a photo gallery of sculptures by Sister Loretta Hoag, D.C. Reflections by Sister Hoag are included with some of the photos. Visit the gallery.
by sjs | May 1, 2008 | Uncategorized
17th Century Bielorussian icon of the Ascension “Mission” was so essential to Vincent that he founded the Congregation of the Mission. Today’s feast of the Ascension led me to reflect on our missioning.
by annaread | Apr 2, 2008 | Uncategorized
On April 2, 1791, Saint Francis Regis Clet set out on journey to China. He was 43 years old and had asked several times to be sent to China. He was martyred in China some 27 years later. Read about the saint in the Vincentian Encyclopedia.
by annaread | Apr 2, 2008 | Uncategorized
The visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Washington D.C. and New York City this month has put the spotlight on a number of sites, including the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine in New York City. Read the article.