A Congregation of the Mission priest who refused to sign the Civil Constitution of the Clergy during the French Revolution, Jean-Charles Caron was martyred.
Bl. Nicolas Colin
Nicolas Colin was driven from his presbytery and replaced by a priest loyal to the Civil Constitution. He is known to have said: “…as reward for my fidelity to the faith, hunger, exile, prison and, perhaps even death itself.”
St. Louise de Marillac
As a wife, mother, teacher, nurse, social worker, mentor, spiritual leader, and foundress, St. Louise de Marillac stands as a model to all women.
St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul was a 17th century priest whose influence is still being felt today through the more than 2 million people who are inspired by him and serve in the many Vincentian organizations.
Pontifical Status
Both religious congregations received Pontifical Status and the Decree of Praise from Rome.
Blessed Trinity Missionary Institute
Founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1950 by Dr. Margaret Healy according to the inspiration of Fr. Thomas Judge, CM; approved as a pious union in 1964 by the Holy See through the Archbishop of New York.
Canonical Status
The sisters receive canonical status from Rome under the original title “Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity.”
Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity
The Priests and Brothers receive official canonical status from Rome and the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity are established. More at their website