Society of St Vincent de Paul – St Michael Conference Calgary

“I irrevocably resolve to love and serve Him with greater fidelity and to give myself entirely to Him.” Early Years (1591 – c. 1625) Louise de Marillac was born on August 12, 1591, near Meux, France. She was the illegitimate daughter of Louis de Marillac, Lord of Ferrières, a nobleman who acknowledged her and provided Read more

“Let us allow God to act; He brings things to completion when we least expect it.” Saint Vincent De Paul, (April 24, 1581- September 27, 1660) was a French priest who dedicated his life to helping the poor, and is considered one of the most important figures in the history of charity. He was canonized Read more

Early Years (1813 – c. 1833) Antoine Frédéric Ozanam was born on April 23, 1813, in Milan, which was then part of the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy. He was the fifth of 14 children born to Jean-Antoine Ozanam, a doctor, and Marie-Françoise Ozanam (née Lasource). His family moved to Lyon, France, when he was a Read more

“Be a milestone where all those who are tired have the right to lay down their load.” Early Childhood Rosalie Rendu was born Jeanne Marie Rendu on 9 September 1786 in Confort, France. She was the eldest of four girls, and with their parents, they lived a simple life in the mountains. Her parents were Read more