Category Archives: Announcements

May 18, 2013 · 6:41 am

New resources added to Bibliography page

Links to some new resources have been added to the “Bibliography” page.

All Things Vincentian
Research portal bringing together digital Vincentian source material, journal articles, image collections, archives, exhibits and online conversation.

Charpy, Elisabeth D.C. (2010) “A Challenge to Napoleon: The Defiance of the Daughters of Charity,” Vincentian Heritage Journal: Vol. 30: Iss. 2, Article 3.

Metz, Judith S.C. (1999) “By What Authority? The Founding of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati,” Vincentian Heritage Journal: Vol.
20: Iss. 1, Article 4.

Poole, Marie D.C. (1999) “Vincent In Translation,” Vincentian Heritage Journal: Vol. 20: Iss. 2, Article 1.

Vincent dePaul Image Archive

Vincentian History Research Network
An online forum designed for researchers and scholars on Vincentian topics broadly considered. This is a place to learn about Vincentian resources, share current research projects, ask questions about possible archival and bibliographic resources, announce publications or participation in conferences, and seek grant funding. Members of the VHRN can share in other ways that will support a community of “Vincentian” scholars.

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May 7, 2013 · 10:30 am

New exhibit in Gallery 2 opening May 13: “Our Town”

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Emmmitsburg has been home to the Daughters of Charity since the days of Elizabeth Ann Seton. The drawing seen here was done by Simon Brute, spiritual director to Mother Seton. The Brute sketch is one of over 40 images depicting the history of the town of Emmitsburg which can be seen in our upcoming exhibit, ‘Our Town’: A Pictorial History of Emmitsburg and the Daughters of Charity Through the Years. The exhibit features images from the Provincial Archives, the Emmitsburg Area Historical Society, and the Library of Congress.

‘Our Town’: A Pictorial History of Emmitsburg and the Daughters of Charity Through the Years.
May 13 through June 12.
Archives, Exhibit Gallery 2
Free and open to the public. Public exhibit hours: Wednesdays, 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM

For more information, contact the Provincial Archives, at 301-447-6041 or archives@doc.org

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April 17, 2013 · 8:25 pm

In memoriam: Sr. Geraldine Coleman; Sr. Catherine Junkin

In memory of two Daughters of Charity who have died in recent days:

Sister Geraldine Coleman, who died April 16, 2013 at St. Vincent Care Center, Emmitsburg, MD; 84 years of age and 61 years of vocation.

Sister Catherine Junkin, who died April 17, 2013 at Our Lady of Wisdom Center, New Orleans, LA; 84 years of age and 66 years of vocation.

May they rest in peace!

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