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Learn about St. John Gabriel Perboyre, CM, missionary to China and martyr. Read about his childhood, his vocation story, the persecutions and cruel tortures he faced during a year in a Chinese prison, and his unwavering faith. See the presentation

Do you have a sense of being part of Frederic Ozanam’s legacy? Learn about his virtuous nature in this presentation.

Blessed Louis-Joseph François, C.M. was one of 191 “September Martyrs” who were killed during the French Revolution on September 2 and 3, 1792, after they refused to take an oath that would have placed them under the authority of the state. See a presentation about Blessed Louis-Joseph’s life

Blessed Ghebre-Michael was an Ethiopian priest (associated with St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.) who was tortured and died for refusing to renounce Catholicism. See a presentation about his life

The Blessed Mother’s role was always to point to Jesus and to bring people to Jesus, and she played that role in Elizabeth Seton’s life. See a video

August 23 is the anniversary of the foundation of the first Confraternity of Charity– now known as the Ladies of Charity or AIC– in 1617. In their Rule of August 1617 we see that St. Vincent is very practical and that everything is developed from the perspective of Providence. See a presentation

Mother Seton wasn’t just a mother to the women in her religious order or to her students… she was a mother to five children, and her love for them is inspiring. See a video

In a sweeping reflection on the feast of the Assumption in 1813, she traced the special blessings Mary received through the stages of motherhood. See the presentation

Many persons, writings, and events influenced Saint Vincent and Saint Louise on their journey to conversion and holiness, and to missionary and charitable commitment. See a presentation

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 a presentation