| ST. AGNES CATHOLIC CHURCH, A ROMAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN GREEN BAY WI! | ||
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| Saturday November 22, 2008 | ||
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Home History An Exceptional Gift! 
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St. Vincent de Paul - St. Agnes Conference |
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The History of St. Vincent de Paul St. Vincent was born of poor parents in the village of Pouy in Gascony, France, about 1580. He enjoyed his first schooling under the Franciscan Fathers at Acqs. Such had been his progress in four years that a gentleman chose him as subpreceptor to his children, and he was thus enabled to continue his studies without being a burden to his parents. In 1596, he went to the University of Toulouse for theological studies, and there he was ordained priest in 1600. In 1605, on a voyage by sea from Marseilles to Narbonne, he fell into the hands of African pirates and was carried as a slave to Tunis. His captivity lasted about two years, until Divine Providence enabled him to effect his escape. After a brief visit to Rome he returned to France, where he became preceptor in the family of Emmanuel de Gondy, Count of Goigny, and General of the galleys of France. In 1617, he began to preach missions, and in 1625, he lay the foundations of a congregation which afterward became the Congregation of the Mission or Lazarists, so named on account of the Prioryof St. Lazarus, which the Fathers began to occupy in 1633. It would be impossible to enumerate all the works of this servant of God. Charity was his predominant virtue. It extended to all classes of persons, from forsaken childhood to old age. The Sisters of Charity also owe the foundation of their congregation to St. Vincent. In the midst of the most distracting occupations his soul was always intimately united with God. Though honored by the great ones of the world, he remained deeply rooted in humility. The Apostle of Charity, the immortal Vincent de Paul, breathed his last in Paris at the age of eighty. His feast day is September 27th. He is the patron of charitable societies. IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE St. Vincent de Paul Societies are called and challenged to improve the quality of life of the people visited and helped. The concept of Christian charity and justice comes in many, many forms. The links listed below are here to help all who serve in the name of Christ, St. Vincent de Paul and Blessed Frederick Ozanam. THEOLOGIES A Study in Church History Spring Hill College Theology Library Feminist Practices of Biblical Interpretation Center for Study of Latino/a Catholicism Black Theology, Black Power, and Black Experience Aquinas Academy: An adult education program SOCIAL JUSTICE Center for social justice Office for Social Justice of Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minnesota Documents relating to Catholic Social Justice Teaching Catholic Worker Movement Social Action Offices of the Diocese of Cleveland The Center for Concern A National Catholic social justice lobby Jobs with Justice National Coalition for the Homeless National Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice Project Plowshares National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus Statement on Racism Catholic Against Capital Punishment PRAYER Liturgy Training Publications Iona Chapel Prayer of the Church or Daily Office Send us Email! For more information on the St. Vincent de Paul - St. Agnes Conference, please email us or call 920 494-2534. |
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Links of interest: What Can I Do? Many Web sites contain information and updates about the persecution of Christians worldwide. Please visit these sites. Christian Solidarity Worldwide-USA International Christian Concern International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Voice of the Martyrs Justice and Peace: Kids Page at Catholic Relief Salt of the Earth Peace Through Love Online Voice of Sojourners Magazine Renewing the Mind of the Media Children's Partnership Pledge Peace Stewardship: Sustaining Wisconsin Green Pages Online Frugal Moms Busy Christian's Guide to Catholic Social Teaching Legatus Share Wisconsin! Organic Valley More! FatherJohnDear.org Maryknoll.org Practicingourfaith.org Catholicworker.org Claretians.org Justpeace.org Dorothy Day House Catholic Worker Social Justice Resources for Catholic Educators |
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