This is a series of 5 presentations about Saint Louise de Marillac. Part 1 – The Education of Poor Children, Part 2 – Care of the Sick Poor, Part 3 – Abandoned Children, Part 4 – Caring for the Galley Slaves, Part 5 – Care for the Elderly. Links to these presentations
Blessed Rosalie Rendu, D.C. (February 7)
Blessed Rosalie Rendu through the eyes of Sr. Frances Ryan, D.C.✞ From an article in the Vincentian Heritage Journal. See the presentation
Daughters of Charity, Martyrs of Angers (February 1)
The story of Bl. Marie-Anne Vaillot and Bl. Odile Baumgarten, Daughters of Charity martyred during the French Revolution on February 1, 1794. See a presentation
Finding Folleville (video)
On January 25 we commemorate a transformative moment in the life of St. Vincent: his sermon at the church in the French hamlet of Folleville. This day is celebrated as the origin of the Congregation of the Mission. See a video with Superior General Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M.
First Known Published Account of the Congregation of the Mission
This brief history of the Congregation of the Mission by an anonymous author is the first known published account. The article explains the Congregation’s purposes and how they are achieved. Based on an article from the Vincentian Heritage Journal. See the presentation
January 7: Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C.
Sister Lindalva was still a young Daughter of Charity, 4 years vocation, when she was martyred. Learn more
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: The Cost of Conversion
This video from the Seeker to Saint series of the Seton Shrine reflects on the questions: What are you willing to sacrifice for those you love? What are you willing to risk for your faith? See the video
Five Faces of Mary
Fr. Robert Maloney, CM, writes, “I offer these five Marian faces as a way of reflecting on the rich, varied tradition surrounding the Virgin Mary.” See the presentation
Fr. Rooney’s Two-Minute Reflection on Christmas
Talking about the Nativity, Father Aidan Rooney, C.M., reminds us, “It’s so important to remember that God’s way is to be… in the little, to be in the poorest, to be in the marginalized…” See the video
Vincentians and Lessons of the Magi
Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. reflects on the Biblical account of the Magi, asking, “What gifts can I lay before the Lord, or before our masters the poor, this Christmas?” See the presentation










