Brief history of the Congregation of the Mission’s spread from France to the United States. See the presentation

Fr. Frank Sacks, C.M. explains the three apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Saint Catherine Labouré. July 18 is the anniversary of the first apparition. See the video

This video describes the origins of each of the congregations of the Sisters of Charity Federation in North America, key figures in their histories, and what needs they filled (for example: caring for orphans, educating children, responding to the needs of immigrants, etc.) See the video

St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M. (1748-1820) arrived in China in 1791, and spent the rest of his life in missionary sacrifice there. See a presentation

Time after time Pier Giorgio Frassati made the right choices, following the “narrow path”. See a presentation

The story of four Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Blessed Martyrs of the French Revolution. Memorial: June 26. See the presentation

This slideshow takes a look at some of Frederic Ozanam’s experiences during the cholera pandemic of his time and place. See the presentation

This video begins with two Scripture readings and then goes on to explore the five Vincentian virtues, reinterpreting them within a modern context. Written and read by Rev. Edward Udovic, C.M., Ph.D. See the video

Blessed Marta Anna Wiecka was a Daughter of Charity who served the sick with great devotion. She was only 30 years old when she died, but in that short time she reached great sanctity. See video

Saint Vincent told the Daughters of Charity that if they must “leave prayer to go to serve the poor, as you have so often been taught. That is leaving God for God.” (CCD X:434-435) See a presentation on this subject