The Ladies of Charity was the first foundation established by St. Vincent de Paul in a parish in Chatillion-les-Dombres, Lyons, France in 1617. It is the oldest religiously oriented volunteer group in existence. The first Ladies of Charity in the United States was founded in St. Louis, Missouri in 1857.
The purpose of the Ladies of Charity is to imitate the Lord in service to those in need, both spiritually and materially, in a spirit of the three principal virtues of the association: humility, simplicity, and charity. Service to the poor, children, the disabled, the elderly, the ill, and the lonely has always been a part of the life and activity of the Ladies of Charity. The organization also strives to help other charitable organizations, promote the social teaching of the Church and promote the spiritual growth of its members.
Women of St. Aloysius, we need your help! The Ladies of Charity need volunteers to help purchase and serve refreshments for parish events. A schedule is emailed each month and you can sign up according to your availability. All purchases are reimbursed. If you are interested, please join our email list and we will let you know when needs arise.
Events we serve:
For those who have more availability, there are additional ways to participate in and support the Ladies of Charity: