On November 27, 1830, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Catherine Labouré, a Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent DePaul. Sister Catherine was a Seminary Sister (novice) when she was graced with Mary’s visit. Mary condescended to manifest herself to Sister Catherine and, through her, to the whole Company. Mary seems to have chosen a Seminary Sister so that no one in the Company could consider herself excluded from the message confided through her.
Living by Love – EN
“The annual renewal of vows permits the Sisters to strengthen their determination to be faithful to their vocation, while it assures the stability of their service of Christ in the Company”, it implies a free act of the will, inspired always by love” (C. 28d).