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400th anniversary Jubilee
St. Vincent de Paul and the Humanization of Prisons
In the 17th century, French prisons and galleys were places of extreme misery and cruelty. Vincent de Paul, appointed chaplain of the navy, devoted himself to humanizing these conditions, involving Louise de Marillac, the Ladies, and the Daughters of Charity in the physical and spiritual care of prisoners. With compassion and organization, they transformed charitable assistance into a concrete sign of dignity and Christian faith.
Pilgrimage of the Relics of Saint Vincent de Paul in Rio Inspires Charity and Service to the Poor
In September 2025, the Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro hosted the pilgrimage of Saint Vincent de Paul’s relics. With celebrations in churches and communities, the event marked 400 years of the Congregation of the Mission and renewed the Vincentian charism of service to the poor.
Mass with the Relics of Saint Vincent de Paul at Christ the Redeemer
The relics of Saint Vincent de Paul visited the Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from September 22 to 28, 2025, as part of a national pilgrimage marking the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission. The celebration culminated with a Mass at Christ the Redeemer, gathering the Vincentian Family and honoring the saint’s legacy of faith, charity, and service to the poor.
400 Years of Mission: The Living Legacy of Saint Vincent de Paul
In 2025, the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission, founded by Saint Vincent de Paul, is being celebrated. His pastoral experience and the support of figures such as the Gondi family marked the beginning of this work. Pope Francis invites us to live this jubilee with renewed missionary zeal, reminding us that serving Christ in the poor is the heart of the Vincentian charism and a source of inspiration for the Church and for today’s youth.
Saint Vincent de Paul and Abandoned Children
Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac faced the tragedy of abandoned children in Paris by creating shelters and foster families through the Confraternities and with the support of the Daughters of Charity. Despite crises and hardships, they rallied noblewomen, clergy, and society to sustain the work. Vincent, more than collecting children, united forces to secure a future for thousands.
7 Reasons To Be Grateful As the Congregation of the Mission Celebrates 400th
This presentation describes 7 things the Vincentian Family is thankful for, as the Congregation of the Mission celebrates the 400th anniversary of its foundation.
Saint Vincent de Paul and Catechesis
Father Vincent de Paul was an extraordinary catechist: he lived, taught, and bore witness. It is in the Conferences to the Daughters of Charity and to the Mission Priests that we grasp his thought on the subject.
European Gathering of Young Members and Students of the Congregation of the Mission in Paris
Young Vincentian missionaries from across Europe gathered at the Motherhouse in Paris to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission. The event aimed to reconnect with Saint Vincent de Paul’s charism, foster unity in diversity, and inspire renewed missionary zeal grounded in prayer and service to the poor.
Saint Vincent de Paul and the Liturgy
For Saint Vincent de Paul, the Eucharist is the center of Christian life and should be celebrated with reverence and unity. Faced with the liturgical chaos of his time, he defended uniformity in celebration as a pastoral means of strengthening faith and avoiding confusion.