St. Vincent Gives Rules to the Congregation of the Mission: May 17, 1658

Read the account of the moving ceremony when St. Vincent distributed the Rules to his Congregation on May 17, 1658.

Colombia: Hogar La Milagrosa, 30 Years Serving Older People

Hogar La Milagrosa, a work of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Facatativá (Cundinamarca, Colombia), is an example of how history, service vocation, and innovation come together to dignify the lives of vulnerable older people.

The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: May 15, 2026

Today, May 15, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for peace and justice in divided cities.

Challenging Despair with Strategic Action – A Vincentian Approach to Sustainable Change

Those of us who follow the teachings of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac are ever mindful of the value that our energies, efforts and actions create in serving the poor, and how critical planning and strategizing are in realizing our goals.

From Buenos Aires to Akamasoa: The Journey of Father Pedro Opeka (Part II)

Father Pedro Opeka’s mission in Madagascar blends faith with action, focusing on restoring dignity through work, education, and community solidarity. His approach empowers the poor to become self-reliant while promoting justice, discipline, and spiritual renewal.

The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: May 14, 2026

Today, May 14, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for access to affordable and decent housing.

Walking Into My Life

“If he walked into my life today.” It’s a lyric from the musical, “Mame.” The singer is expressing regrets for missing her chance to be friends with some other person who steps into her life.

The Congregation of the Mission: Evangelization and Service to the Poor

Founded by Saint Vincent de Paul in 1625, the Congregation of the Mission focuses on evangelizing the poor, forming clergy, and revitalizing rural communities through missions and spiritual renewal. With a legacy of profound global impact, the Congregation continues its work in 97 countries, adapting to modern challenges while remaining committed to its foundational mission of service and faith.

The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: May 13, 2026

Today, May 13, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for caregivers experiencing burnout and loneliness.

Vincentian Missionary Homero Marín Arboleda, C.M., Appointed Apostolic Vicar of Tierradentro, Colombia

The Holy Father has appointed Father Homero Marín Arboleda, C.M., a Colombian Vincentian missionary, as Apostolic Vicar of Tierradentro, Colombia. Until now, Father Marín Arboleda had been serving in Papua New Guinea as parish priest of Saint Anthony of Padua on Kiriwina Island and Blessed John Mazzucconi on Woodlark Island.

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The Vincentian Family Daily Intention

Today, May 15, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for peace and justice in divided cities.

Who is the Vincentian Family?

A group of people connecting, collaborating and evangelizing: a living, growing community of more than 2 million people seeking to follow Christ, the evangelizer of the poor in the model presented by the life of Vincent de Paul and his collaborator, Louise de Marillac.

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Walking Into My Life

Walking Into My Life

“If he walked into my life today.” It’s a lyric from the musical, “Mame.” The singer is expressing regrets for missing her chance to be friends with some other person who steps into her life.

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