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Vincent De Paul And The Reform Of The Clergy, John E. Rybolt
Vincent De Paul And The Reform Of The Clergy, John E. Rybolt
John E Rybolt
A presentation of the reforming activities of Vincent de Paul, in the context of the period following the Council of Trent. This focused on the moral lives of priests, the finances of the Church, and the appointment of bishops.
Growth Of The Constitutions Of The Daughters Of Charity, John E. Rybolt
Growth Of The Constitutions Of The Daughters Of Charity, John E. Rybolt
John E Rybolt
Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac provided a rule of life for the Daughters of Charity, followed later by the principal governmental aspects of the community. These were called the Primitive Statutes. This study reviews the history of this text and presents some of the difficulties that arose because of it.
“According To Our Institute.” The Charter Of The Congregation Of The Mission, John E. Rybolt
“According To Our Institute.” The Charter Of The Congregation Of The Mission, John E. Rybolt
John E Rybolt
St. Vincent often referred to the "Institute." The term is inherently ambiguous, but its meaning as "charter" is explained here. Two versions of the "charter" are compared. Its importance lies in its continuing existence as the nucleus of the identity of the Congregation of the Mission as established by the Church.