Chapter IV: The future of the Society The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is destined to play an important part in the future of the Catholic Church in England. For it is a living … Read More
Frederic Ozanam and the Establishment of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (03)
Chapter III: The development of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul throughout the world The aims and objects of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul cannot be better set forth than in the … Read More
Frederic Ozanam and the Establishment of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (02)
Chapter II: The establishment of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in England When Ozanam returned from Lyons to Paris and commenced his lectures at the Sorbonne, he was gratified to see them attended … Read More
Frederic Ozanam and the Establishment of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (01)
Chapter I: Life of Frederic Ozanam Catholic historians of future times, when they come to pass in review the names of the men who have most distinguished themselves in the battle of the Church against … Read More
Vincentian Spirituality: the Congregation of the Mission
The Congregation of the Mission is a society of apostolic life, composed of priests and lay brothers, founded by Saint Vincent de Paul in Paris on April 17, 1625 and approved by Pope Urban VII … Read More
Origin of the Brothers of S. Vincent de Paul (now called Religious of S. Vincent de Paul)
The Congregation of the Brothers of St Vincent de Paul was begun in 1845 by a few simple laymen, whom a great love for works of piety and mercy had drawn together, and into whose … Read More
MISEVI: Lay Vincentian Missionaries
0. A Little History At the dawn of the Millennium there was the first International Assembly of MISEVI at Los Molinos (Madrid); an event for the JMV who saw their dream become reality: international level … Read More
A life of service, a life of true happiness
“Well hello. I’m glad you al made it. Otherwise I’d be up here talking to myself.” —Sister Louise Grundish speaking to the Pittsburgh Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association Sister Louise Grundish is not a stand-up comedian, … Read More
No Greater Love
Just as a plant needs to be nurtured in order to mature, so a child needs education, encouragement, discipline and love. For many of us, those who supported our parents in cultivating our intellectual, emotional, … Read More
Catherine Spalding: co-foundress of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN) maintain a vibrant presence in ministry in the US. This article presents an overview of their co-foundress, Catherine Spalding, and shows Mother Catherine to be the creative, mission-driven, … Read More