Since 1633, the Daughters of Charity have served where we are needed most.
Weekly Thoughts and Prayers
Week of April 19, 2026
“What kind of world do we want to leave to those who come after us, to children who are now growing up? This question not only concerns the environment in isolation; the issue cannot be approached piecemeal.” Pope Francis
Lord, God of all Creation, Give us your gift of wisdom to solve the problems of our day so that the world we leave for the generations to come will have peace and unity in all creation. Amen.
Sisters Under Ten Years Vocation
Formation Weekend in Los Altos Hills
Fourteen Sisters under 10 years of vocation from both the Provinces of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Louise gathered together at Seton to share prayer, dialogue, as well as fun, laughter, and many joyful moments. Their sessions were led by Father Dick Benson, CM, and included topics such as Catholic social teaching, healthy friendships, and communal and private prayer. The group sharing was full of energy, with deep, thoughtful insights.
Give Me A Chance
Our Ministry in Ogden, Utah
The mission of Give Me A Chance, Inc. is to support women and children toward self-reliance, confidence, success, and accomplishment of their personal goals in an environment of respect based on Catholic Socal Teaching and the tradition of service of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul.
Our programs are based on the Vincentian Values of respect, compassion, advocacy, simplicity, and creativity. Our vision is that women, children and their families will be self-sufficient, have healthy, fulfilling lives, and be contributing members of their communities.
Through a variety of programs, we work to help women and children on many different fronts.
DeMarillac Formal Attire * After School Program
Sewing & Quilting * Alterations * Music Classes
ESL Learning * Computer Literacy
Summer Camp
Give Me A Chance is like a Family! Please join us in changing lives!
Sister Francois Petit, D.C.
Superioress General Visits the Province of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Sister Francoise Petit, Superioress General of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul oversees the 11,000 Sisters that have ministries in 97 countries. She visited the Province of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in November along with Sister Julie Kubasak, General Councillor for English speaking countries.
During her stay in the Province, she visited with the Sisters and their ministries in the San Francisco Bay Area (Rosalie Rendu Center, Epiphany Center, DeMarillac Academy, and Villa Siena). In Los Angeles, she met students at Mother of Sorrows School, and saw programs at Maryvale, Meals on Wheels, and the Tiny Homes Village.
Everywhere she went, Sister Françoise brought a sense of joy and excitement with her spirit of kindness, deep interest, and openness and was met with much gratitude for her visit. Sister Françoise was recently appointed by Pope Leo XIV as a member of the Dicastery for the Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, a great honor and privilege!
OUR MINISTRIES
In the Province of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, our roots run deep. Through the years we built and staffed orphanages, schools, and medical facilities, and our ministries have adapted to the changing needs of their communities.
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View Our Other Areas of Focus in Advocacy
Environment • Homelessness and Insecure Housing • Human Trafficking • Hunger • Immigration • Racism
Transitions
In Loving Memory
Sister Camille Cuadra, DC
October 24, 2025 | 92 years of age
73 years of vocation | educator
In Loving Memory
Sister Stella Marie Zahner, DC
August 20, 2025 | 87 years of age
68 years of vocation | educator
The Daughters of Charity are called to serve Jesus Christ in the person of the poor and the marginalized. We do this in a spirit of humility, simplicity, and charity. Motivated by the love of Christ and strengthened by a deep prayer life… we live together in community… supporting each other in our common mission of service. Besides vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience… we also make a special vow of service of the poor. These vows are non-religious, annual, and always renewable. The Catholic Church acknowledges us as a Society of Apostolic Life. Since 1852, up and down the Coast of California, the Daughters of Charity helped settle California through Health Care, Education, Religion, and Social Work.