The Daughters of Charity were founded in 1633 in France by St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. Unlike traditional religious orders, these women did not live in convents but served actively in the streets, hospitals, orphanages, and homes of the poor. Over the centuries, the Daughters of Charity expanded globally, becoming one of the largest religious communities dedicated to charitable service.
Vincent De Paul born in April 24, 1581 in Pouy, France, a mystic of charity who visualized the needs of the poor and the sick who were suffering and neglected in the streets of France. Over the years, he has become our inspiration to go out and meet the needs of those who live in poverty.
St. Louise de Marillac was born on August 12, 1591 in Ferrières-en-Brie, France. She co-founded the Daughters of Charity with St. Vincent de Paul, dedicating her life to serving the poor and sick. After facing personal hardships, she devoted her life to charitable work and empowered women to provide hands-on care in hospitals, orphanages, and impoverished neighborhoods.
The legacy lives on in the global reach of the Daughters of Charity. St. Louise was canonized as a saint in 1934, and in 1960, Pope John XXIII named her the patroness of social workers, honoring her lifelong commitment to justice, compassion, and service.
The charism of the Daughters of Charity is a divine gift from the Holy Spirit, embodied in the service of those who are poor, disadvantaged, and vulnerable, with a spirit of humility, simplicity, and charity. This mission is inspired by the founders, St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac.
The Daughters of Charity's spirituality focuses on serving the poor by seeing them as the living image of Christ, rooted in the teachings of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. This life of service is expressed through humility, simplicity, and charity, emphasizing prayer, contemplation, and love for the poor.
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