1898. In Beijing, China. Bishop Bruguière CM, consecrates Fr. Alphonse Favier CM, bishop coadjutor of Beijing. Among notable official present at the ceremony were vive-king, governor of the city and twelve princes from Mongolian royal … Read More
Ephemerides: February, 19th
1944. In Kiu-kiang, China. Msgr Paul Dumond CM dies. Born on August 2, 1864 in Lyon. He entered Congregation of the Mission in his 19th birthday. Right after priestly ordination (August 10, 1888) he departs … Read More
Ephemerides: February, 18th
1820. Francis Regis Clet martyred by strangled in the city of Outchangfou, a capital of Houkouang province in China. Born on August 19, 1748 in Grenoble. Entered the Congregation of the Mission in Lyon on … Read More
Ephemerides: February, 17th
1694. In Rome. Fr. Jean Martin dies. He was received into the Congregation by Vincent de Paul himself. Established missions in Geneva, Turin and Perugia. His sermons in Corso and Piedmont were also big success. … Read More
Ephemerides: February, 16th
1836 The diocesan inquiry relative “to the origin and effects of the Miraculous Medal” began. There were 19 sessions from February 16 to July 13. Fathers Aladel and Etienne testify but Sister Catherine will not … Read More
Ephemerides: February, 15th
1766. Sister Lemaître dies in the royal infirmery in Versaille. She was 15th Superioress General of Daughters of Charity twice in 1748 – 1754 and 1760 – 1763. 1811. In Paris. Napoleon Bonaparte orders Savary, … Read More
Ephemerides: February, 14th
1660. In Paris dies Fr. Antoine Portail (born. November 22, 1590 in Beaucaire). One of the closest companions of St. Vincent de Paul. He was the first Director of Daughters of Charity. 1697. Fr. Nicolas … Read More
Ephemerides: February, 13th
1660. In the letter to Fr. Gilliaume Desdames CM, superior in Warsaw, Poland, Vincent de Paul expresses his sorrow because of serious illness of Louise de Marillac and Fr. Antoine Portail who were given Sacrament … Read More
Ephemerides: February, 12th
1800. Fr.Félix Cayla de la Garde, 10th Superior General, dies in Rome. Born February 19, 1734 in Rouergue, France. He entered Congregation of the Mission in age of 16. Incorporated on October 20, 1751. Elected … Read More
Ephemerides: February, 11th
1855. Archbishop of Geneva, Msgr. Andrea Charvaz opens theological seminary founded by Marquis Antonio Brignole-Sale. He also financed education of 24 seminarians who will be offered to Congregation of Propaganda Fidei after ordination. The ceremony … Read More