1655. Vincent de Paul applies for issuing passports for three Lazarist missionaries, Thomas Berthe, Jean Lasnier and Aubin Gontier, and three Daughters of Charity, Margarita Chétif, Magdalena Raportebled and Joanna Lemeret, who were preparing to … Read More
Who was Felix Clavé?
“Even Algiers is answering our call, an association, of which Clavé and several of our old friends form the nucleus, is being formed under the auspices of its saintly bishop.” – letter from Ozanam to … Read More
The poor in the 17th century in France (III)
5. Social attitudes and behaviours toward the poor The social attitudes and behaviours toward the poor were not always similar such that it is lived in the same way for all levels of the social … Read More
Who was Paul Lamache?
“I have a circle of friends who gather every day in worthwhile enterprises and whom I love as brothers.… Lamache with the soul of an artist; and practically a knight.… What delightful hours we have … Read More
The poor in the 17th century in France (II)
3. Types of poor Precisely because the phenomenon of poverty in the 17th century was so universal, it is thus impossible to limit it to only one social segment. Poverty wore different faces and the … Read More
Who was Jules Deveaux?
Like Lamache and Le Taillandier, Jules Devaux hailed from the Normandy region. He was born on July 18, 1811, in the town of Colombieres, Calvados. His father, Marie Adrien Devaux was a country doctor, probably … Read More
The poor in the 17th century in France (I)
Introduction All throughout this time of formation, you are developing a program that is centred on what is Vincentian and on what refers to the Founders, their historical context, spirituality and the nature of their … Read More
Who was Francois Lallier?
“As Secretary General, you are after M. Bailly, the Society’s soul. The unity, and from it the vigor and perseverance, of the different conferences depend on you. Attend particular assemblies frequently; see the presidents from … Read More
Who was Auguste Le Taillandier?
“Another hope is not less dear to me: that is, that , as founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, you would want to do in the capital of Normandy what God had … Read More
Who was Emmanuel Bailly?
“You have accustomed us to look upon you as the rallying point, the advisor and friend of young Christian youth. Your past favors have given us the right to count on future ones. Those you … Read More