Sister Agostina was sent to Santo Spirito (Holy Spirit) Hospital in Rome, which had served the sick for 700 years, but by the 19th century had become so secularized that the Sisters were banned from even mentioning the name of God to their patients. Read more
Vincentian Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War (November 6)
On November 6, the Church commemorates the Saints & Blesseds martyred in the anti-clerical violence that took place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). 54 priests of the Congregation of the Mission, 29 Daughters of Charity, 14 lay Vincentians (Association of the Miraculous Medal and Children of Mary (VMY)) and 5 diocesan priests who were their Vincentian spiritual advisors were killed in hatred of the Catholic faith. Links to resources
Seton Legacy of Charity
The Seton Legacy developed from the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s founded by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in St. Joseph’s Valley near Emmitsburg, Maryland. Today the Sisters and Daughters of Charity collaborate in the Sisters of Charity Federation. See a timeline
Get To Know the Sisters and Daughters of Charity
2,500+ Catholic Sisters make up the Sisters of Charity Federation of North America (foundation day: October 27). A few years ago, thirty-seven Sisters made short videos to introduce themselves and tell us about what they do. See the videos! Be inspired to respond as they do to the cries of people living in poverty and on the margins!
Friendships of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Each of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s friendships was unique and held a special place in her life. From an article by Sr. Judith Metz, S.C. See presentation
Printable Pamphlets from Chapel of the Miraculous Medal, Paris
The website of the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Paris offers pamphlets about the medal, Saint Vincent, St. Louise, St. Catherine Labouré, and other subjects for you to download and print. Click for details
St. Vincent de Paul and the Wisdom of Trusting in God’s Providence
A beautiful and practical reminder about St. Vincent and waiting for God to lead the way. Watch the video
The Prophetic Dimension of the Vincentian Charism
In this series, Sister María Pilar López, DC explores the Prophetic Dimension of the Vincentian Charism in light of the Social Doctrine of the Church. The ideas are summarized in presentation format, available in three languages. See the presentations
Saint Vincent’s Values
This video explores Vincent’s five fundamental “virtues” or values, and reinterprets them within a modern context. From an original essay written and read by Rev. Edward Udovic, C.M., Ph.D. See the video
From the Diary of Mother Seton
Watch some videos portraying St. Elizabeth Ann Seton from her diary. Provided by the YouTube channel of St. Mary’s Paca Street. See the videos