Catholic Institutes of Consecrated Life And Societies of Apostolic Life 1.1 Institutes founded by Vincent de Paul. FRANCE Congregation of the Mission (Lazarists or Vincentian Fathers and Brothers) Company of the Daughters of Charity of … Read More
The Green Scapular and Its Favors
PART ONE: Biography of Sister Justine Bisqueyburu Daughter of Clement Bisqueyburu, merchant, and of Ursula Albine d’Anglade, our Sister was born at Mauleon (Lower Pyrenees) on November 11, 1817, feast of St. Martin, was Baptized … Read More
Epiphany of the Lord (Rosalino Reyes Dizon)
The Gentiles are coheirs (Eph 3, 6) Those who, like St. Elizabeth Seton, are open to others’ interests are guided to the light, while those who lock themselves up in their own interests remain in … Read More
Vincentian Spirituality: A Spirituality Of the Poor? A Spirituality Of Justice?
In 1625 Vincent de Paul founded the Congregation of the Mission and in 1633 he co-founded the Daughters of Charity along with Louise de Marillac. His primary heritage to both these apostolic groups, along with … Read More
Second Sunday after Christmas and Epiphany of the Lord (Rosalino Reyes Dizon)
Come down quickly (Lk 19, 5) It is not enough for us to know Jesus at the level of the intellect. There ought to be a deep intimacy between the Master and us. Herod the … 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