1659 In 1659, a fragment of a letter written by Vincent to Fr. Pesnelle is found. In it he says: “If you see others working in the missions, it is necessary to bless God & … Read More
Ephemerides: December, 11
1598 In 1598, Guillermo de Masiot, Vicar Genral of the Bishop of Dax, signs the dimissorial letters authorizing the ordenation of Vincent de Paul to the Deaconate by any bishop in good standing with Rome.
Ephemerides: December, 10
1880 In 1880, Fr. Durando, C. M. Dies in Turín. He founded the Congregation of the Nazarenes for young women of illegitimate birth who wanted to be religious. His cause for Beatification has been introduced … Read More
Ephemerides: December, 09
1650 In 1650, St. Vincent gives a conference to the DCs about the virtues of Sisters Ana de Gennes, Maria Lullen, Margarita Bossu and Cecilia Delaitre. There are many conferences about Margarita Naceau, Juan Dalmagne, … Read More
Ephemerides: December, 08
1617 In 1617, en Chatillon-les-Domes, where Vincent is pastor, the first Confraternity of the Volunteers of Charity is created, having obtained the aprobation of Thomas de Mescatinla Faye, the Vicar of the Archbishop of Lyon. … Read More
Ephemerides: December, 07
1905 In 1905, Sister Maria Derieux, Superior General 1880 to 1886 dies in Ans, Belgium. During her time, the DCs began their works in Colombia and Palestine 1910 In 1910, the Chinese Province of the … Read More
Ephemerides: December, 06
1658 In 1658, St. Vincent gives one of his most important conferences to the missioners about “the end of the Congregation of the Mission: personal sanctification, instruction of the poor, formation of the clergy. He … Read More
Ephemerides: December, 05
1896 In 1896 Fr. Eugenio Emilio Miel, C. M., first Visitor of the Province of Portugal dies in Lisbon. During the Cholera epidemic, the Volunteers of Charity asked Fr. Etienne to send DCs to Portugal. … Read More
Ephemerides: December, 04
1648 In 1648, the first CM missioners arrive in Madagascar. During the next 25 years, 17 priests and 10 brothers were sent to this mission of whom one priest and 3 brothers were martyred. 1848 … Read More
Ephemerides: December, 03
1817 In 1817, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, Bishop Duborg, bishop of New Orleáns, gives permission for the Vincentians to open the first Internal Seminary of the CM in the USA with Fr. Feliz de … Read More