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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

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.

400 Years of Mission. 400 years of Faithfulness to the Gospel and to the Poor

400 Years of Mission. 400 years of Faithfulness to the Gospel and to the Poor

This year, the Congregation of the Mission—founded by St. Vincent de Paul in 1625—joyfully commemorates four centuries of missionary life and service. From Paris, where it all began, we celebrate this Jubilee as a unique opportunity to renew our commitment to the most vulnerable, following in the footsteps of the tireless evangelizer of the countryside and forgotten city streets.

Jubilee Pilgrimage of the Congregation of the Mission to the Shrine of Aparecida (Brazil) on the Occasion of the 400th Anniversary of the Little Company

Jubilee Pilgrimage of the Congregation of the Mission to the Shrine of Aparecida (Brazil) on the Occasion of the 400th Anniversary of the Little Company

The Congregation of the Mission in Brazil went on pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Conception Aparecida, March 28-30, 2025, to thank God the Father, through Mother Aparecida, for the 400th anniversary of the establishment of the Congregation of the Mission.

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