Founded in 1633, the Daughters of Charity differed from other religious congregations of their time because they were to encounter the poor, to see them in their homes. They were not cloistered but were mobile and available, living among those whom they served.

They were to have, in the words of Saint Vincent,

“for monastery only the houses of the sick,
for cell a hired room,
for chapel the parish church,
for cloister the streets of the city,
for enclosure obedience,
for grill the fear of God,
for veil holy modesty, and continual confidence in Divine Providence.”

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Printable Pamphlets from Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Paris
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Finding Mary– Seeker to Saint Series
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The Miraculous Medal: A Sign of Light
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Daughters of Charity – Martyrs of Angers – Video of Homily by Fr. McCullen
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Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C. – Brief Biography (Video)
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Daughters of Charity in El Paso: Carrying On The Missionary Spirit
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Daughters of Charity: The Beginnings
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St. Louise de Marillac Video
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Blessed Marta Anna Wiecka Videos
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Video: Reflection on St. Louise de Marillac and Friendship
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St. Elizabeth Seton: The Cost of Conversion– Seeker to Saint Series
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St. Elizabeth Seton: Storybook Romance– Seeker to Saint Series
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St. Elizabeth Seton: I Am a Mother– Seeker to Saint Series
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Pilgrimage of the Relics of Blessed Giuseppina Nicoli, DC
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What Does Blessed Rosalie Rendu Teach Us Today?
Martyr of Charity: Blessed Rosalie Rendu
Martyr of Charity: Blessed Rosalie Rendu
Bl. Rosalie Rendu: Serving and Advocating for the Sick Poor
Bl. Rosalie Rendu: Serving and Advocating for the Sick Poor
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Who Are the Daughters of Charity, Martyrs of Angers?
A Letter to Saint Louise
A Letter to Saint Louise
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Vincentian Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War: Meaning For Our Own Era
St. Elizabeth Seton and First American Sisters of Charity Profess Vows (July 19, 1813)
St. Elizabeth Seton and First American Sisters of Charity Profess Vows (July 19, 1813)
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The Origins of the Daughters of Charity
The Way of the Cross: Charity and Passion
The Way of the Cross: Charity and Passion
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“Be Joyful!”– Blessed Giuseppina Nicoli, D.C.
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The Feast of the Annunciation and Vows As a Daughter of Charity
St. Louise de Marillac: The mountain of stones and the diamond
St. Louise de Marillac: The mountain of stones and the diamond
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St. Louise de Marillac: a theology of tenderness
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St. Louise de Marillac: Organizational Genius
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Biography of Blessed Marguerite Rutan, D.C.
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Love: the Driving Force of St. Louise de Marillac’s Life
Love: the Driving Force of St. Louise de Marillac’s Life
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Vincentian Pioneers in America Part 2: Daughters of Charity
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The Daughters of Charity After the Battle of Gettysburg
Life of Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C.
Life of Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C.
Life of Bl. Giuseppina Nicoli, D.C.
Life of Bl. Giuseppina Nicoli, D.C.
Daughters of Charity Martyrs of Arras
Daughters of Charity Martyrs of Arras
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Marguerite Naseau
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The Journey of St. Joan Antida Thouret
Year of Mercy: Presentation and Video for Vincentians
Year of Mercy: Presentation and Video for Vincentians
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St. Louise de Marillac On the Infant Christ, and Mary
Podcast of the Prayer: “Most Holy Virgin, I believe and confess”
Podcast of the Prayer: “Most Holy Virgin, I believe and confess”
Bl. Marguerite Rutan, DC
Bl. Marguerite Rutan, DC
St. Vincent de Paul on Mortification
St. Vincent de Paul on Mortification
Blessed Rosalie Rendu: A Daughter of Charity with a heart on fire
Blessed Rosalie Rendu: A Daughter of Charity with a heart on fire
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Blessed Rosalie Rendu Printable 2-Page Handout
Sr. Rosalie Rendu: A Daughter of Charity With a Heart on Fire
Sr. Rosalie Rendu: A Daughter of Charity With a Heart on Fire
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History of the Sisters of Charity Federation (Presented by Sr. Judith Metz, S.C.)
Sisters of Charity Federation: History
Sisters of Charity Federation: History
Prince of Peace Video from the Daughters of Charity International
Prince of Peace Video from the Daughters of Charity International
Video Prayer-Meditation: St. Vincent, Man of God
Video Prayer-Meditation: St. Vincent, Man of God
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Vincentian Quotes Slideshow With Music
The Sound of Silence: St. Catherine Labouré
The Sound of Silence: St. Catherine Labouré
The Green Scapular
The Green Scapular
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Growing in Charity at St. Vincent’s Primary School
Rosalie Rendu: The Person Behind the Actions
Rosalie Rendu: The Person Behind the Actions
February 1: Feast of the Martyrs of Angers
February 1: Feast of the Martyrs of Angers
Origins of the Daughters of Charity: November 29, 1633
Origins of the Daughters of Charity: November 29, 1633
The Solitude of St. Catherine Labouré
The Solitude of St. Catherine Labouré
eBook: Daughters of Charity: Martyrs in Madrid
eBook: Daughters of Charity: Martyrs in Madrid
Beatification of Daughters of Charity of the Spanish Civil War: October 13, 2013
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Door of Faith: St. Catherine Labouré
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Conversations with Elisabeth Charpy, DC (Part 3)
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February 7- Feast of Blessed Rosalie Rendu, DC
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January 7 – Blessed Lindalva
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The Message of St. Catherine Labouré: November 28
History of the Daughters of Charity
History of the Daughters of Charity
Conversations with Elisabeth Charpy, DC (Part 2)
Conversations with Elisabeth Charpy, DC (Part 2)
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Association of the Miraculous Medal: June 3, 1905
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What is Our Mission? A Story
February 7: Feast of Blessed Rosalie Rendu, DC
February 7: Feast of Blessed Rosalie Rendu, DC
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Feast of Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira – January 7
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The Story of St. Catherine Labouré
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Prayers of Vincent From Conferences With Daughters of Charity
The Eucharist – The Heart of a Daughter of Charity
The Eucharist – The Heart of a Daughter of Charity
Apostolic Reflection (described by a Daughter of Charity)
Apostolic Reflection (described by a Daughter of Charity)
Daughters of Charity U.S. : Christ in the Poor
Daughters of Charity U.S. : Christ in the Poor
Conversations with Elisabeth Charpy, DC (Part 1)
Conversations with Elisabeth Charpy, DC (Part 1)
Daughters of Charity (1633)
Daughters of Charity (1633)
Siostra Marta Wiecka
Siostra Marta Wiecka
Bl. Marta Wiecka
Bl. Marta Wiecka
Soulfire (Part 4 of 4)
Soulfire (Part 4 of 4)
Soulfire (Part 3 of 4)
Soulfire (Part 3 of 4)
Soulfire (Part 2 of 4)
Soulfire (Part 2 of 4)
Soulfire (Part 1 of 4)
Soulfire (Part 1 of 4)
Five Faces of Rosalie Rendu
Five Faces of Rosalie Rendu
Daughters of Charity Irish Province
Daughters of Charity Irish Province
Sister Giuseppina Nicoli
Sister Giuseppina Nicoli
Novena to St. Vincent
Novena to St. Vincent
Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira
Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira
Seton Legacy Timeline
Seton Legacy Timeline
Seton Legacy: Milestones in Mission
Seton Legacy: Milestones in Mission
Daughters of Charity International Project Services
Daughters of Charity International Project Services

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