by John Freund, CM | Apr 21, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Almost 400 years ago (1617) St. Vincent de Paul pioneered  in facilitating and organizing women for ministry. That the International Association of Charities or AIC (1617)  has more than 250,000 “volunteers” 52 countries is a tribute not only to his vision...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 8, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
In addition to the feast of the Immaculate Conception December 8 marks the canonical establishment of the Confraternity of Charity- 1617, forerunner of the Ladies of Charity; one of the four major feasts chosen by the Society of St. Vincent DePaul in 1834 and the day...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 30, 2012 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Vincent de Paul found himself in a pressing situation which forced him to confront the poverty and the urgent needs of his parishioners. At the same time he became aware of the overflowing generosity of the people in that area. Their generosity, however, had to be...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2011 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The twelve days beginning November 27 through December 8 are significant days for the Vincentian Family… November 27 – Feast of the Miraculous Medal Official site 28 – Feast of St. Catherine Labouré 29 – Foundation of the Company of the Daughters of Charity,...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 5, 2008 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
December 8 marks the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the canoncial establishment of the Confraternity of Charity- 1617; one of the four major feasts chosen by the Society of St. Vincent DePaul 1834 and the day on which many groups of the Sisters of Charity renew...
