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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 through the eyes of Sr. Frances Ryan, D.C.✞ From an article in the Vincentian Heritage Journal. See the presentation

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

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.

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

Sister Lindalva was still a young Daughter of Charity, 4 years vocation, when she was martyred. Learn more

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

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

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

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