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
Intuition of St. Vincent
Vincent de Paul encouraged the apostolic spirit of his time by introducing the Laity as a source of evangelization and other services to the poor of the Church of France. In this way he remains a model and beacon for us today. See the presentation
Five Themes in the Life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
In this presentation the author Sr. Maryanna Coyle, S.C., identifies five qualities of Elizabeth’s formation and shows how they influenced her life and thought. See the presentation
August 2: Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla
Ceferino Giménez Malla is an interesting 20th century martyr from Spain who was a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. See a video
St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M. and the Art of Dialogue
This Vincentian Saint, whose feast day is July 30, rejected the concept of evangelization as a one-way street and instead embraced a missionary process that was interactive and complementary. See a presentation
July 26, 1816: First Vincentian Priests Arrive In USA
On July 26, 1816, Felix de Andreis, C.M., Joseph Rosati, C.M., and companions arrived in Baltimore, Maryland. Learn more in this presentation
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and First Sisters of Charity Profess Vows (July 19, 1813)
Seventeen women became the first vowed American Sisters of Charity on July 19, 1813. Learn more in this presentation
July 18: First Apparition of Mary to St. Catherine Labouré
July 18 is the anniversary of the first apparition of Our Blessed Mother to St. Catherine Labouré. See a video from the YouTube channel of the Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal.