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![Men On a Mission: Serving Christ in the Poor](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/01/young-vincentian-cms-still-from-vimeo-1.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Men On a Mission: Serving Christ in the Poor
This Saturday we celebrate the anniversary of the Foundation of the Congregation of the Mission by St. Vincent de Paul. The mission continues… in these videos, Vincentian Priests and Brothers of the U.S.A. describe in their own words who they are, and what they are called to do.
![How the Congregation of the Mission Enriched the Early U.S.A.](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/01/de-andreis-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
How the Congregation of the Mission Enriched the Early U.S.A.
How the Congregation of the Mission responded to the needs of early U.S. settlers.
![St. Vincent de Paul: His Road to Sanctity](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/01/st-vincent-featured-dark-bg.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
St. Vincent de Paul: His Road to Sanctity
In this video produced by the DePaul University Office of Mission and Values, Rev. Edward Udovic, C.M. reads his essay on the life of St. Vincent de Paul.
![January 7: Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C.](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/01/bl-lindalva-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
January 7: Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C.
Video about the life of Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C.
![St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Historical Frame of Reference](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/01/seton-and-early-american-bishops.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Historical Frame of Reference
St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton was born in New York City, a daughter of the American Revolution and a child of her environment. Learn more in this SlideShare presentation.
![Key Role of Friendship in the Life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/12/seton-and-friends-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Key Role of Friendship in the Life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Deep friendships were extremely important to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and she made every effort to keep in close contact with them. (SlideShare presentation)
![Frederic Ozanam and Servant Leadership](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/12/ozanam-2-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Frederic Ozanam and Servant Leadership
Frederic never aspired to a position of leadership (but in reality, he was a leader) nor did he ever attempt to utilize his position for personal gain.
![Unrestricted Readiness to Follow God’s Plan](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/12/providence-featured-udovic-presentation.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Unrestricted Readiness to Follow God’s Plan
In keeping with Superior General’s Advent theme of trusting in God’s Providence, for your reflection we offer this presentation based on an article by Fr. Edward Udovic, C.M.
![Blessed Némésia Valle: “Open Heart and Open Arms”](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/12/nemesia-valle-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Blessed Némésia Valle: “Open Heart and Open Arms”
December 18 is the feast day of Blessed Némésia Valle, a Sister of Charity of St. Jeanne Antide Thouret, a branch of the Vincentian Family.
![December 10: Feast Day of Bl. Marcantonio Durando, C.M.](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/12/durando-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
December 10: Feast Day of Bl. Marcantonio Durando, C.M.
This week we celebrate the feast day of Blessed Marcantonio Durando, C.M., who became known as the “St. Vincent of Italy”.