The Conference of History, the student movement founded by Ozanam and his friends under the protection of Emmanuel Bailly, for the defence of the faith, had among its objectives to provide spiritual nourishment for young … Read More
New in the Library: “The Franciscan Poets in Italy of the Thirteenth Century” (Frédéric Ozanam)
From the introduction: Frederick Ozanam was bom in the year 1813 and died in the year 1853. This, his chief literary work, which, to quote an eminent Catholic writer, “remains to this day one of … Read More
In Paris: Winning the mind of intellectual France for God
Frederic Ozanam was eighteen when he left Lyons for Paris. He made the long journey by boat and carriage, and was exhausted when he eventually arrived at the house of Madame Marcel where his parents … Read More
A New Boy at the Royal College
In his pantaloons and short jacket, Frederic Ozanam experienced a thrill of importance, knowing that he had left childhood behind him as he set out for his first day in the Royal College! He was … Read More
Frederic Ozanam: Early Childhood
Though his baptismal certificate registers him as French, Antoine Frederic Ozanam was born in Milan in the north of Italy on the 23rd April 1813. The Ozanams moved to Lyons, France, in 1816, when Frederic … Read More
New in the Library: “Blessed Frederic Ozanam: A Life In Outline” (Kevin Slattery)
History of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, the founder of the St Vincent de Paul Society written by Kevin Slattery | September 2003
Pioneer and Prophet: Frédéric Ozanam’s Influence on Modern Catholic Social Theory
Dozens of books and articles recognize Antoine Frédéric Ozanam as one of the earliest and most prolific influences on the body of literature known as Catholic social theory. Thomas A. Shannon credits Ozanam with being … Read More
New in the Library: “History Of Civilization In The Fifth Century” (Frédéric Ozanam)
Two volumes published in 1896. From the preface: The following version in English, of an historical work which is well known and valued in France, is offered to a public which has welcomed the kindred … Read More
New in the Library: “A life worth sharing: Frederic Ozanam” (Austin Fagan)
From the Foreword: lt gives me great pleasure to introduce this new biography of Frederic Ozanam by one who is so steeped in the life and apostolate of the founder of the Society of St. … Read More
For your love alone
Paris was burning. The French themselves had set it on fire. Great piles of gray, yellow and black smoke poured from some of the city’s magnificent buildings, bearing on their filthy billows, the harsh odors … Read More