Sieger Köder (1925-2015), a German priest, painted a 4×4 meter mural depicting Frédéric Ozanam and his commitment to the poor. See an explanation of this mural…
We the Church Are Evangelized, Taught, Saved By Persons Living in Poverty
In this presentation, we examine the questions: How do we discover Christ in those we encounter who are living in poverty? What do they reveal to us? How are they a saving force to us?
St. Vincent’s Journey to Mercy and Justice
See a presentation on Mercy and Justice, illustrated using examples from Scripture and from the life of St. Vincent de Paul.
Four Themes in the Spirituality of St. John Gabriel Perboyre
September 11 is the Feast Day of St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M. Watch a video based on an article by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Legacy of Frederic Ozanam
Watch a video about the beginning of the St. Vincent de Paul Society; its principal founder, Frederic Ozanam; and how his legacy lives on today.
Life of Blessed Ghèbre-Michael of Ethiopia
See or download a presentation about Blessed Ghèbre-Michael, martyr.
August 23: First Confraternity of Charity (Origin of the Ladies of Charity)
On August 23, 1617, St. Vincent founded the First Confraternity of Charity at Châtillon-les-Dombes. The Confraternities became what we know today as the Ladies of Charity or AIC (International Association of Charities). Read St. Vincent’s own description in this SlideShare presentation.