See a video produced by the Daughters of Charity International about their origin.

Sr. Louise Sullivan, D.C., an expert on St. Louise de Marillac and 17th century France, talks about St. Louise de Marillac and Friendship. See the video

Louise de Marillac has traditionally been seen as neurotic and dependent on others, particularly Vincent de Paul. Sr. Donna Franklin, D.C. shows St. Louise as a woman who was interdependent, rather than dependent… profoundly aware that collaboration was essential for successful service. See the presentation

Learn about St. Louise’s visits to the Confraternities, including: preparation for the visit, the challenges of travel in the 17th century, problems she handled, her guidance as to the manner of serving the poor and the sick, looking at the spiritual life of the group, and Louise’s qualities as an animator. See the presentation

In Frederic Ozanam’s eyes, faith without action had no meaning. See a video with quotes from Ozanam’s letters.

Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. asks, “Is there any more apt Lenten figure than Peter?” and offers three reflections suggested by Saint Peter’s role in the passion narratives. See the presentation

Learn about Blessed Marguerite Rutan, DC, who died on April 9, 1794. See a presentation

A presentation based on an excerpt of a past Lenten letter of Fr. Robert Maloney, CM. See the presentation

Father Robert Maloney CM reflects on death, one of the principal Lenten themes. It is crucial to confront inevitable death in a healthy way. See the presentation

“Seeing Jesus in the flesh is the Vincentian secret of holiness.” (Fr. Robert Maloney, CM) See the presentation