On October 1, 2000, the Catholic Church celebrated the canonization of Francis Regis Clet, a Vincentian priest who was martyred in China in 1820. Learn more about Clet in this entry from the FAMVIN wiki on Vincentian saints.
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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DCs in Civil War – where to find out more
Following up on our posts about the Battle of Antietam: If you would like to learn more about the Daughters of Charity’s service in the Civil War, see Sister Betty Ann McNeil, DC, “The Daughters of Charity as Civil War Nurses, Caring without Boundaries,” Vincentian Heritage Journal: Vol. 27: Iss. 1, (2007). Available online at: http://via.library.depaul.edu/vhj/vol27/iss1/7
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