Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul
The Company of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, commonly called the Daughters of Charity or Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent De Paul, is a Society of Apostolic Life for women within the Catholic Church. Its members make annual vows throughout their life, which leaves them always free to leave, without the need of ecclesiastical permission. They were founded in 1633 by Vincent de Paul and state that they are devoted to serving the poor through the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.
Saint Louise de Marillac, Co-founder of the Company of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul
A painting of cornette-wearing Daughters of Charity by Karol Tichy [pl], depicting a funeral in an orphanage run by the sisters (National Museum in Warsaw).
Daughters of Charity holy card. University of Dayton Libraries.
Until 1964, their traditional religious habit included a large, starched cornette on the head.
Vincent de Paul, CM, commonly known as Saint Vincent de Paul, was an Occitan French Catholic priest who dedicated himself to serving the poor.
Ranquines, birthplace of Vincent
St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church in New York City, now closed
1843 Medal of Saint Vincent de Paul by Artist Marius Penin, obverse
The Good Shepherd on the reverse of this medal
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