Frederic ozanam biography summary

Life

Frédéric Antoine Ozanam (April 23, - September 8, ) founded with fellow students the Conference of Charity, later known as the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. He was beatified by Pope John Paul II in

Important dates

• - Birth of Frederic in Milan, April 23, to Jean-Antoine and Marie Ozanam.
• - Move of Ozanam Family to Lyons.
• - Experiences a "crisis of doubt" about his faith.
• - Enters Sorbonne in Paris to study law.
• - Establishes the Conference of Charity with other Sorbonne students.
• - Leads petition to Archbishop for relevant sermons.
• - Conference officially becomes Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
• - Awarded Doctor of Laws degree.
• - Publishes THE ORIGINS OF FRENCH LAW; death of Frederic's father.
• - Awarded Doctorate in Liter

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  Frederic Ozanam was born in Milan, Italy, in , and was a man of deep faith and unwavering compassion. Known as the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, his beliefs created the foundation for how our organization operates today - dedicated to serving neighbors who need it most.

  Ozanam was a great lärling and excelled in his studies, particularly in literature and lag. Despite his academic överlägsen kvalitet eller utmärkt prestation, Ozanam's faith always remained a huvud part of his life, influencing him to focus on the path of serving the less fortunate.

  In , while still attending school, Ozanam and a group of friends formed the kultur of St. Vincent dem Paul as a way to response to the increase in poverty throughout Paris. The purpose was to provide assistance to neighbors in need, through person-to-person relationships with the people in their community.

  Frederic Ozanam's legacy extends far beyond the founding of the gemenskap of St. Vincent dem Paul – as teachings continue to inspire many around the

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  Blessed Frédéric Ozanam

  Image: Blessed Frédéric Ozanam. Frontispiece from Complete Works of Frederic Ozanam, Lecoffre editions, Paris , ( second edition).

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  Saint of the Day for September 7

  (April 23, &#; September 8, )

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  Blessed Frédéric Ozanam&#;s Story

  A man convinced of the inestimable worth of each human being, Frédéric served the poor of Paris well, and drew others into serving the poor of the world. Through the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, which he founded, his work continues to the present day.

  Frédéric was the fifth of Jean and Marie Ozanam’s 14 children, one of only three to reach adulthood. As a teenager he began having doubts about his religion. Reading and prayer did not seem to help, but long walking discussions with Father Noirot of the Lyons College clarified matters a great deal.

  Frédéric wanted to study literature, although his father, a doctor, wanted him to become a lawyer. Frédéric yielded to his father’s wishes and in , arrived in Paris to study la

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