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July 18: First Apparition of the Virgin Mary to St. Catherine Labouré

In this video from the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal, Fr. Frank Sacks, C.M. talks about the three apparitions of Our Lady to St. Catherine Labouré. See the video

July 19, 1813: First Vows of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s

Learn the story behind the first vows of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and the first group of Sisters of Charity in Emmitsburg, Maryland, USA on July 19, 1813. See the presentation

July 9: St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M.

St. Francis Regis Clet, a missionary in China, demonstrated deep trust in God’s providence throughout his hardships, ultimately leading to his execution in 1820. In a homily at a prayer vigil for Clet’s canonization, then Superior General Robert Maloney, C.M. highlighted his life and martyrdom. See the presentation

June 26: Daughters of Charity Martyrs of the French Revolution at Arras and Dax

During the French Revolution, four Daughters of Charity were martyred at Arras, France, and one Daughter was martyred in the city of Dax. All were beatified. Learn more in this presentation

June 20: Anniversary of the Children of Mary Association/Vincentian Marian Youth

On June 20, 1847, Father Étienne, Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission, obtained Pontifical Approbation (approval to exercise their ministry) from Pope Pius IX to establish a confraternity known as the Children of Mary, under the title of the Immaculate Conception, in the schools of the Daughters of Charity. Learn more

The Mystical Journey of Louise de Marillac

“…the intimate union that God established with St. Louise was done out of pure love and enabled her (and enables us) to offer this same love to those who are poor… enables us to act as prophets and denounce the injustice of the suffering of the innocent.” – Fr. Benito Martínez Betanzos, CM. See the presentation