The Holy See granted the decree of praise and in 1898 the definitive approval. It is composed of priests and lay brothers and is dedicated to teaching and religious apostolate in France and in the missions. It currently consists of 166 members in 13 houses.
BIBL.: P. Michaud – M. A. Aillette, Vie du vin. T. M. Baudoin, 3rd ed., Brussels 1924; J. Robin, L’enseignement spirituel du vin. L. M. Baudoin, Fontenay-le-Comte 1948.