This Vincentian Studies Institute research library at the John T. Richardson Library of DePaul University has acquired a rare copy (1826) of Alexander Dallas’ proposal for the establishment in England of a Protestant version of the Soeurs de la Charite of France. Dallas (1791-1869) was an Anglican clergyman interested in the conversion of Catholic in […]
Sr. Peggy O’Neill, is a Sister of Charity and long-time peace activist, who has worked in El Salvador for the past 30 years. Her life is dedicated to the causes of peace, justice and service to others. Known for her energy, determination, sense of humor and unflagging commitment to the community, she currently serves as […]
Published on February 4, 1946 by the “French Press and Information Service, New York.” Text to accompany the photo: “Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Religious Foundation Founded in the 17th century by the French Priest, Vincent de Paul, the religious order which bears his name is a congregation of sisters of charity, easily recognizable by their white coifs, who […]
This newly-acquired mid-to-late 19th century French card was among those designed to be used as memorial cards for deceased Daughters of Charity. The card depicts a Daughter being guided to heaven by Saint Vincent de Paul to be received by the Savior. The Vincentiana collection at the Archives and Special Collections Department of DePaul University’s […]
During the Industrial Revolution, poor persons constituted up to half the population of Paris. They were considered to be criminal, and their poverty was seen as a punishment for this. The Church believed the traditional social order was divinely ordained. The rich were to be charitable and the poor were to be resigned to […]
The Vincentiana Collection of the Archives and Special Collections Department of DePaul University’s Richardson Library has just purchased a late 19th-early 20th century French bronze statue of a Daughter of Charity kneeling in prayer. The statue is ten inches in height and is four inches wide. It is a beautiful statue but has been marred […]
Betty Ann McNeil, D.C., ed., Balm of Hope: Charity Afire Impels Daughters of Charity Civil War Nurses, Mary Denis Maher, C.S.A., Foreword; Janet Leigh Bucklew, Introduction (Chicago: DePaul University Vincentian Studies Institute, 2015), 558 pp., annotated, 50 historic images, 6 maps and tables, appendix, glossary, and index. Paperback. Available from DePaul University Vincentian Studies Institute […]
During the mid-to-late 19th century as photography became the rage of the day, and as photographs became cheap and affordable the tradition of taking portrait photos (cartes-de-visites) became widespread. The above examples were recently purchased by the Vincentiana collections at DePaul University’s Archives and Special Collections Department. It is difficult to image that the practice […]
In the mid-19th century Jean-Baptiste Etienne, C.M., the superior general of the Daughters of Charity (1843-1874) was determined that the figure of the Sister of Charity would become the general symbol for all Catholic charity. This mid-19th century holy card depicts the accomplishment of this goal. This card was recently purchased for the Vincentiana Collection […]