Photos and objects from ministries named for Vincent de Paul
Vincent’s legacy lives on in the many ministries established by the Daughters of Charity which bear Vincent’s name, either as “St. Vincent” or as “DePaul”. Seen here are photos and objects connected with some of these ministries. These items and many more will be on display from September 25 through October 15 in our exhibit, Celebrating the Legacy of St. Vincent de Paul.
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Drawing of Vincent de Paul, comprised of a collage of faces representing the poor, by Sr. Ellen LaCapria, D.C.
One of the items on display is the drawing seen here, done by Sister Ellen LaCapria, D.C. Vincent de Paul’s face is made up of many smaller drawings showing faces of the poor Vincent calls us to serve.
The exhibit is free and open to the public on Wednesdays from 1 PM to 4:30 PM.
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The Provincial Archives cannot provide relics of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton or any other saint.
Under Canon Law and Vatican Protocol N. 390/93, relics can be granted only for public veneration in a church, oratory, or chapel. In no case can a relic be given to individuals for private veneration. Parish churches wishing to procure a relic for public veneration must make their request in writing through their pastor to the Vatican. The request must have the NIHIL OBSTAT from the local bishop. We cannot assist in this.
Protocol N. 390/93 also states that relics such as those held in the Daughters of Charity Archives cannot be given out for any of the above approved uses. All requests for relics MUST be made to the Vatican through these dictated channels. We will continue to follow this protocol until we receive other direction from the Vatican in the form of a revision. The rules are clear and do not allow exceptions.
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