St. Vincent de Paul
How old was St. Vincent when he founded the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentian Priests)?
44 years old
Which other Saint did St. Louise de Marilliac work with?
St. Vincent de Paul
Was St. Elizabeth Ann Seton born into a Catholic family?
No, her family was Protestant
What religious group did St. Catherine join?
The Daughters of Charity
What year did the Daughters of Charity begin the Ministry of Education?
1641
Which group did St. Vincent first create to help the poor?
The Ladies of Charity
Which year did Louise go on her first mission to help the poor?
1629
When is St. Elizabeth's Feast Day?
January 4
How many brothers and sisters did Catherine have?
How many Daughters of Charity are there in the world?
St. Vincent was able to bring soup to _____ refugees, ______ to young sheltered women and _____ poor throughout France.
16,000 Refugees; 900 young women; and 500 poor
What year did Louise de Marillac co-create the Daughters of Charity with St. Vincent?
1633
How many children did St. Elizabeth have?
5
On which Saint's feast day did St. Catherine first have the Blessed Mother appear to her?
St. Vincent de Paul
Which two Vincentian Saints died within a few months of each other?
St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac
When did St. Vincent canonized (become an official saint)?
1737
Which parent raised St. Louise de Marillac?
Her father. She never knew her mother.
What lung disease did St. Elizabeth's husband have?
Tuberculosis (TB)
What object did St. Catherine help create?
The Miraculous Medal
Which Vincentian founder was the first United States-born saint?
What was St. Vincent's motivation when he first became a priest? (What did he really want to have/do)
He wanted the money and education from the priesthood.
Who did St. Louise marry?
Antoine le Gras
Which family did St. Elizabeth live with in Italy while she waited for her husband to get better?
The Filicchi family
What happened to St. Catherine's body after she died?
It never decomposed
What are the three vows (promises) the Daughters of Charity make every year?
They vow to live in poverty, chastity, and obedience