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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This presentation describes 7 things the Vincentian Family is thankful for, as the Congregation of the Mission celebrates the 400th anniversary of its foundation.
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.
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.
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.
The 2025–2026 Catalog of the Congregation of the Mission offers a comprehensive overview of its global presence, internal organization, and missionary efforts, highlighting growth in the Global South and the internationalization of its missions. With nearly 2,900 members in 102 countries, it continues its commitment to evangelizing and serving the poor in diverse and evolving contexts.
In the 17th century, many sermons were mere demonstrations of vanity and erudition that did little to transform the lives of the faithful. Vincent de Paul advocated simple, humble preaching centered on Jesus Christ, which could touch hearts and bring about true personal and social transformation.
Inculturation is a requirement inherent in the Mystery of the Incarnation. The first to inculturate was the Word of God, who became flesh so that we could understand the whole message that the Father, through Him, wanted to transmit to humanity.
