Category Archives: Feast Days

January 4, 2013 · 6:22 am

January 4: Feast of Elizabeth Ann Seton

January 4: Feast of Elizabeth Ann Seton

Photograph of Simon Bruté’s entry by Sr. Betty Ann McNeil, used with permission of Daughters of Charity Provincial Archives)

Fr. Simon Bruté, spiritual director of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, wrote this entry in an early Sacramental Register at St. Joseph House, Emmitsburg, marking her death on January 4, 1821. The text reads:
“1821
5 January
Buried at St. Joseph’s Anna Elizabeth Seton, the first mother of the daughters of Charity come to be established in this parish in 1809 — let her rest in peace. She lived & died in the utmost peace & good will of this congregation, and I thought but proper
and according to the feelings of all to enter this
memorandum of it here.
S. Bruté”
This register, is now housed in the Archdiocesan Archives in Baltimore.

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November 24, 2012 · 7:40 am

DC Feast Days

DC Feast Days

On November 27, 28, and 29, the Daughters of Charity will celebrate three important events. November 27 marks the Feast of the Miraculous Medal; November 28 marks the Feast Day of St. Catherine Laboure. Catherine Laboure was a Daughter of Charity who, in 1830, witnessed several apparitions of the Virgin Mary at the Daughter of Charity Mother House in Paris. During one of these apparitions Mary instructed Catherine to have a medal struck and described what the medal would look like. Images of the medal can be seen in the photo. The medal quickly became associated with many graces and blessings and has become popularly known as the Miraculous Medal. Catherine Laboure was made a saint in 1947.

On November 29, Daughters of Charity around the world will celebrate the anniversary of the foundation of the Company of the Daughters of Charity. Founded by Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac in 1633, today the Community numbers over 17,000 Sisters worldwide.

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September 24, 2012 · 6:52 am

Feast of St. Vincent de Paul

Vincent de Paul: Charity’s Saint

September 27 is the feast day of St. Vincent de Paul. “Vincent de Paul: Charity’s Saint” is a documentary produced by DePaul University on St. Vincent’s life and work. You can watch a short trailer or view the entire film. The film is one hour long but can be viewed in shorter chapters. It’s available in English, French, and Spanish. The film can be ordered from DePaul University, and this page has a link to ordering information as well.

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