Welcome to the Daughters of Charity
West Central Province

“The main purpose for which God has called the Daughters of Charity and brought them together is to honor our Lord Jesus Christ as the source and model of all charity, serving Him corporally and spiritually in the person of the poor.”

Constitutions pg. 28

We are an international community of women dedicated to serving persons who are poor.  Like other women in religious communities, Daughters of Charity take vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.  But unlike other groups we do not make perpetual vows.  Every year, on the Feast of the Annunciation, we choose to renew our commitment to God and our vow of service to persons who are poor.

We invite you to explore these pages.  Our hope is that you will come to know us and get a sense of the Vincentian charism (spirit) which brings life to our ministries and our community.

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DC Motherhouse in Paris Undergoes Renovations

A place dear to the hearts of all Daughters of Charity is 140 Rue du Bac, Paris, France.  The building was originally a hotel in the Paris of Napoleonic times of the 19th century.  The emperor hoped to establish his own mother there as Superioress General of the Daughters of Charity.  This did not come to pass.  While the Daughters now own some of the buildings in the complex, much still belongs to the French government.

Recently our American secretary there sent these photographs documenting the present renovations at the Motherhouse.  This will be a series of postings you can check back for from time to time.  Enjoy!

View Renovations of Motherhouse

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Seton Legacy of Charity Medal Award Ceremony

In the spirit of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

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Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America

Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) has mounted an exhibit on the rich history and contributions of Catholic sisters in the United States.  Through photographs, artifacts, and documentary material drawn from the archives of many congregations, this exhibit, entitled "Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America", tells how sisters played a vital role in shaping American life...read the full story

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Abbey Youth Festival Draws Crowd in Louisiana

Thousands of young people from many surrounding states gathered on the grounds of St. Joseph Abbey in Louisiana...read full story

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DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY RENEW VOWS

March 25th, the Feast of the Annunciation - Mary's "Yes" to God, marks the date when Daughters of Charity around the world renew their vows.  Hear more from Sr. Pauline Lawlor, an Irish Daughter of Charity.

Sr. Pauline Lawlor speaks about vows

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"Choices of the Heart" Discernment Retreat

A time to listen - A time to learn -
                   A time to pray - A time to discern

These are some aspects of the weekend Discernment Retreat, "Choices of the Heart" Level 2, held January 16-18, 2009 in Evansville, Indiana at Mater Dei Provincial House of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul.  Nine women gathered from the states of California, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin to share their experience of call and to join in prayer, sharing, silence and song on their journey to find what God asks of them and what God offers.

  "For me it isn't so much about having time to discern as it is to spend
  time with other discerners."

Meg 

Choices of the Heart Participant 

"Thank you so much, Sisters, for a wonderful weekend.  It was a great experience for me.  I've never been through any retreat this fun, helpful and effective."

Teresa
Choices of the Heart Participant

"Wow!  What an amazing time to get closer to God and learn about myself and the Daughters of Charity.  A peaceful time to reflect, to be still and know, to receive more insight about God."

Renee
Choices of the Heart Participant

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