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400th anniversary Jubilee

Congregation of the Mission 400th Jubilee Videos

Watch two video messages: from Fr. Gregory Gay, CM, and from Mark McGreevy, OBE.

400 Years of Vincentian Mission: A Testimonial from the Basilica of the Miraculous Medal in Madrid

In a recent interview published in the digital catholic newspaper “Alfa y Omega,” Jesús María González Antón, pastor of the Basilica of the Miraculous Medal in Madrid, shared his reflections on the recent Marian Jubilee Year and the ongoing celebrations for the fourth centenary of the Congregation of the Mission.

Reflecting on Pope Francis’ Letter on the 400th Anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission

Pope Francis’ letter on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission highlights the legacy of St. Vincent de Paul and his call to service in the peripheries, and invites the Vincentian Family to renew its commitment to charity, formation and missionary discipleship.

Congregation of the Mission: Finding Christ in the Poor (video)

This year we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the founding of the Congregation of the Mission. This video explains the Mission and is an invitation to come and follow Christ in the poor.

The Jubilee of the 400th Anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission

The Jubilee of the 400th Anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission

The Congregation of the Mission celebrates its 400th Jubilee as a time of spiritual renewal and missionary commitment, focusing life and mission on Christ and service to the poor. Inspired by the example of Saint Vincent de Paul, members are invited to rekindle their passion for evangelization, uniting action and contemplation in an authentic witness of charity and social transformation.

2025: the Holy Year

2025: the Holy Year

Pope Francis invites the faithful to experience the Jubilee Year 2025 as a moment of profound encounter with Christ, emphasizing the importance of prayer as a source of hope, communion, and mission. Inspired by Saint Vincent de Paul, we are called to be “Pilgrims of Hope,” fostering charity and reconciliation as we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission.

“Hands for Peace” – For an Unarmed Heart

“Hands for Peace” – For an Unarmed Heart

Pope Francis, in his message for the 2025 World Day of Peace, calls for addressing global injustices through forgiveness and hope, emphasizing concrete actions such as debt cancellation, human dignity, and the eradication of hunger. Furthermore, he highlights the need to build lasting peace rooted in reconciliation, mercy, and active commitment, inspired by the example of figures like Vincent de Paul.