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How Saint Vincent de Paul Was Canonized
June 16, 2025 marks the 288th anniversary of the canonization of Saint Vincent de Paul, celebrated in Rome in 1737 under the pontificate of Clement XII.
Different Needs, Shared Humanity: Supporting Nine Families in Senegal
The following letter comes from Senegal, where the Daughters of Charity are leading a hopeful initiative as part of the 13 Houses Jubilee Project. Rooted in the Vincentian tradition of service to those most in need, the project aims to improve the living conditions of nine particularly vulnerable families in a rural community by supporting the construction or repair of their homes.
The AIC France Project “Mothers and Children in Vulnerable Situations” – Interview with Project Coordinator Florence de Laguiche
Florence tells us with great enthusiasm about the beginnings of the project, the cooperation with secondary school pupils and her desire to help mothers open up to the world.
Vincentian Youth Gathering in Fiji: A Journey of Faith, Relationship, and Community Action
In Fiji, over 300 young Vincentians experienced days of intense spirituality and sharing: a meeting that ignites the heart, renews faith and inspires concrete action.
Being Missionaries, Witnesses of Hope and Easter Joy
Missionaries are witnesses of a faith lived with total dedication and a hope rooted in the Risen Christ. Their Easter joy drives them to transform suffering into life and to bring God’s love to the most forgotten corners of the world.
The Protection of Refugee Women • A Weekly Reflection with Louise de Marillac
During the Fronde uprising, Louise de Marillac opposed sending young refugee women to assist the Sisters, fearing confusion and harm to both groups. The reflection highlights the gender biases of the time and calls for greater respect and support for those who embrace celibacy in service to God and the poor.
“Sheltering” Sculpture Finds a Home at Paris’s Vincentian Motherhouse
In May 2025, a replica of Timothy Schmalz’s powerful sculpture Sheltering was installed at the Vincentian Motherhouse in Paris, symbolizing the Congregation’s enduring commitment to compassion and care for the homeless.
Advocacy and the Vincentian Charism
All of us in the Vincentian family are experts at direct service. Advocacy, however, seems to be a challenge for most of us in the Vincentian family.
Stéphanos II Ghattas, CM: Shepherd of the Coptic Catholic Church
Stéphanos II Ghattas, Patriarch of Alexandria of the Copts, was a dedicated leader who embodied Vincentian values, promoting social justice, interfaith dialogue, and pastoral care for the poor and marginalized. His legacy extends beyond Egypt through his global influence, fostering unity among Christians and building bridges with other faiths.
The Latin American Vincentian Confraternities
The Vincentian Confraternities are a dream of the Latin American Vincentian Family (FAVILA), turned into a beautiful reality, making the legacy St. Vincent de Paul began in 1617, when he founded the first Confraternity of Charity, dedicated to helping the most needy, the sick, the poor and the marginalized in Châtillon-les-Dombes, France, continues to be alive and active today, meeting the needs of Latin Americans.