Catholic Charities Reaches Out for Help to Reduce Poverty in America
In its Centennial Year, Fr. Larry Snyder, president of Catholic Charities, has sent a letter asking others to help them reduce poverty in America 50% by the year 2020. Please read his letter and help Catholic Charities in whatever way you can. Dear Friend: Each day the news media portrays an increasingly dismal picture of [...]
Congratulations, Newly Installed Officers, Archdiocese of Washington
The Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., installed their new officers for 2010-2012 on Saturday, June 5, 2010. Spiritual Director Father Carl F. Dianda performed the ceremony during the 10 AM Mass, held at Providence Hospital, Washington, D.C. Best Wishes to each one of them as they lead the Archdiocese membership in the spirit of Saints Vincent and [...]
Violence Against Women
By Jennifer Tazzi-Giovannetti, Esq As Ladies of Charity USA, we know that women both in our country and throughout the world suffer from violence and exploitation. What should be our response to such suffering? Violence against women is an issue that affects both men and women and is one that has local and global perspectives. [...]
Spring Luncheon, Style Show & Silent Auction in Harker Heights, TX
Ladies of Charity Harker Heights located in Central Texas on the door step of Fort Hood, the largest Military Installation in the free world, recently held their third annual Spring Luncheon, Style Show and Silent Auction on April 24, 2010 to help support the local Food Care Center. This year’s theme was “American Beauties.” The event [...]
Watch Fr. Maloney’s video about Zafen.org
Members of the Vincentian Family are invited and encouraged to watch Fr. Maloney’s YouTube video, which explains Zafen.org. This joint project brings together a global community of lenders and donors who believe in the power of entrepreneurship to bolster the Haitian community and to create jobs for those living in some of the poorest conditions [...]
Easter Sunday Reflection
The Ladies of Charity wishes all our members and friends a Happy and Joyful Easter! We thank our Sister Moderators for providing our Lenten Spirituality Series and invite all to read the Easter Reflection by Sister Charlotte White. Click to read. Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was [...]
Lenten Spirituality – Sixth Sunday in Lent
Our Lenten Spirituality Series continues on this Sixth Sunday in Lent, prepared for the LCUSA by Sr. Charlotte White, SCL. Click to view.
Celebrate Feast Day of St. Louise
On March 15, 2010 we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Louise de Marillac and the 350th anniversary of her death. This is a special day for the Ladies of Charity and for the entire Vincentian Family. We invite our members and friends to visit the sites below to celebrate this woman of great faith [...]
Fr. Greg Gay’s Ash Wednesday Letter to Vincentian Family
On the occasion of this Anniversary Year, Fr. Gregory Gay has written an Ash Wednesday letter to the Vincentian Family and has provided a prayer service for the Feast of St. Louise de Marillac on March 15th. Click to read Fr. Gregory Gay’s Anniversary Lent letter. Click to read prayer service for the Feast of [...]
DC British Province Haiti Earthquake Updates
The Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent DePaul, British Province, are providing regular updates about the earthquake relief effort in Haiti. Please visit their site for these updates. Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent DePaul, British Province
LCUSA Documents Available in Spanish
With the help of some Spanish speaking members, the LCUSA now has some of its documents available in Spanish. These documents can be found under Resources, Spanish Resources.
Christmas Store in Birmingham
Several members of the Servants of Charity gathered to fill bags with toiletry items for the Christmas Store sponsored by the St. Vincent’s Health System in Birmingham, Alabama. Families, screened by the Catholic Center of Concern, are given vouchers to shop at the Christmas Store. Approximately 160 bags were distributed. The Servants have plans to [...]
Installation in Birmingham, Alabama
The Ladies of Charity of Birmingham, Alabama (dba St. Vincent de Paul Servants of Charity) installed its Charter Members on December 15, 2009, in the Chapel at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Birmingham. This newly-formed community organization is affiliated with St. Vincent’s Health System. A membership drive is planned after the first of the year to invite the Health [...]
Don Brain, Husband of Charleen Passes
Don Brain, husband of Charleen Brain, past National President and board member, passed away yesterday, December 27, 2009. Don is survived by Charleen and their two sons, Don Jr. and David. We ask all LCUSA members keep the Brian Family in their prayers during this difficult time. Funeral Arrangements: Wednesday, December 30th at 10:30 am [...]
Annual Holiday Boutique
A fun time for all those who attended the Ladies of Charity “annual holiday boutique”, held on November 5, 6, and 7, fundraiser at the Ritz Charles in Overland Park, KS. People attending the boutique enjoyed a delicious lunch while viewing a fashion show sponsored by Chico’s; they also had the opportunity to browse through [...]
Home for the Holidays – 2009 Hospice Festival of Trees
Ladies of Charity, Holy Ghost, Issue, Maryland (Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.), decorated a 7-1/2 foot Christmas tree for Charles County Hospice. Decorations were purchased by the ladies and the proceeds from the tree and wreath sale benefit Hospice. This is an annual give-back event for the Ladies of Charity to their community. As we all [...]
2009 Reading Enrichment Grant Awarded
by Molly Siedlarczyk, LCUSA Historian The Diane Downey Reading Enrichment Grant was awarded under a very special circumstance in 2009. Since there were no applications from our local associations, an alternative method was used to present the award. It was brought to the attention of the national board that the American Civic Association of Binghamton, [...]
LCUSA Advent Spirituality Series
Members and guests are invited to share their thoughts, prayers, and ideas during this Advent season.
Softball and Slushies
Kathleen McCarthy and Meredith Apfelbaum, Junior Ladies of Charity, Diocese of Albany I had never imagined that days spent waking at seven a.m. to pull weeds in 100-degree weather would add up to the best week of my summer. Under the leadership of Sr. Kay Burton, students of the Academy of the Holy Names have [...]
Pittsburgh Ladies of Charity Host a Great Assembly
The 2009 Assembly was closed with a Mass celebrated by Fr. Gielow followed by a wonderful banquet at the William Penn Hotel. The Pittsburgh Ladies hosted a hugely successful assembly. We welcome your comments and invite you to return to view our photos. Click to view a 5-minute video of the Assembly.
