1796: Vannes, France. At 8 o’clock a.m. St. Pierre René Rogue is being presented at the revolutionary tribunal of Morbihan. 1875: Hôtel-Dieu, Narbonne, France. Sister Buchepot dies. She was Directoress of Daughters of Charity Seminary … Read More
Ephemerides: March, 1st
1624: In Paris. The letters are signed nominating St. Vincent the Principal of Collège des Bons-Enfants. It is near the church of Saint-Nicolas du Chardonnet. The house was quasi inhabited and administered by Msgr Jean-François … Read More
Ephemerides: February, 28th
1633. Margarita Naseau dies in Paris. St. Vincent de Paul considered her to be the first Daughter of Charity. 1653. St. Louise wrote to a Sister who complained of not having enough time to fulfill … Read More
Ephemerides: February, 27th
1654. St. Vincent de Paul preaches his conference on silence at Maison St.Lazaire. It was continued on March 6. 1859. Fr. Antoine Fiat CM, takes his vows at Montpellier, where he has been Holy Scripture … Read More
Ephemerides: February, 26th
1896. At 4 p.m. «Peïho» boat departs from Marseilles. There are Fathers Crouzet and Joseph Castan and brothers Joseph Collard, Jean Cazeau and Pierre Renaudin on board heading for Madagascarentury by 15 missionaries on the … Read More
Ephemerides: February, 25th
1924. Fr. Pierre Reynard dies in Paris. 1938. In Bhannès, on the coast of Lebanon dies Fr. Henri Heudre CM, in the tuberculosis sanatorium for 320 patients, which he built himself. He was very brave … Read More
Ephemerides: February, 24th
1653. St. Vincent says in a conference on the Spirit of the Company: “May the spirit of charity, humility, and great simplicity be always apparent in you… God has given me such a high regard … Read More
Ephemerides: February, 23rd
1790. Fr.François Bourgeat dies. He was 21st Director of Daughters of Charity. 1848. Sister Marie Carrère dies in the MOther House of the Company. he was 30th Superioress General of Daughters of Charity from 1839 … Read More
Ephemerides: February, 22nd
1762. XIII General Assembly opens in Paris with 36 delegates. New Superior General — Fr. Antoine Jacquier — is elected. Fathers Alexis Pertuisot (superior of Cahors and Visitor of Guyenne), Jean Moliner (superior fo Figeac) … Read More
Ephemerides: February, 21st
1631. Jean-François de Gondi, Archbishop of Paris publishes a document on requirements for candidates for priesthood. It states, that every candidate must attend a five day retreat before he will be ordained. Despite few objections, … Read More