The primary reason for the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s existence was and is to increase the holiness of its members, by service to those in need and by building deep friendships. See a presentation
In the Footsteps of Frederic Ozanam
From a homily about Frederic Ozanam and the twin pillars of evangelization and service of the poor… see presentation (English) · Français · Español
Blessed Louis-Joseph François, C.M.
During the French Revolution, priests and religious were asked to take various oaths rejecting the Holy See and swearing loyalty to a State-sponsored Church. One of the most zealous and best defenders of the Church against the oath was Blessed Louis-Joseph François, C.M. See a presentation
Mary, Our Model
Mary is the model of who we should be and what we should do. See the presentation by Andrés Pato, CM
St. Louise de Marillac: The Mountain of Stones and the Diamond
Very calmly and quietly, the grace of God was leading Louise to a radical commitment— a whole new kind of life! See the presentation
Journey to Emmitsburg
July 31, 1809 is the foundation date by Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Joseph’s at Emmitsburg, Maryland, USA. See the presentation
St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M. (July 30)
See a presentation about St. Justin de Jacobis, based on an article by Abba Iyob Ghebresellasie, C.M. of the Province of Eritrea.
First American Sisters of Charity Profess Vows (July 19, 1813)
Under an adapted Rule of the French Daughters of Charity approved by Archbishop Carroll, a novitiate was completed, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and seventeen other women became the first vowed American Sisters of Charity July 19, 1813. See the presentation
Catherine Harkins, First Lady of Charity in the U.S.A.
See a presentation about Catherine Harkins, and the origins of the Ladies of Charity USA. Learn more