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A Life of Prayer and Service: The Sisters of Charity of Schijndel
Founded in Schijndel in 1836, the Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary, Mother of Good Help have served generations through education, health care, social ministry, and missionary work. Inspired by St. Vincent de Paul, their history reveals a spirituality that unites prayer, justice, and practical love.
PERKASIH: A Vincentian Fellowship of Love in Service of Indonesia’s Most Vulnerable
Founded by Vincentian missionary Father Paul Hendrikus Janssen, C.M., PERKASIH brings together Indonesian volunteers, professionals, and benefactors in support of ALMA and the Bhakti Luhur Foundation, serving people with disabilities and others facing poverty, abandonment, illness, or exclusion.
Kerabat Kasih dan Misi: A Fellowship Sustaining the Vincentian Mission in Indonesia
Kerabat Kasih dan Misi is an Indonesian Catholic lay association that brings together benefactors, collaborators, and friends of the Vincentian missionaries. Based in Surabaya, it supports missions in remote communities while fostering fellowship, prayer, and a shared commitment to serving people on the margins.
At the Heart of Mercy: The Servants of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and of the Poor
Founded in León, Guanajuato, in 1885 by Saint José María de Yermo y Parres, the Servants of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and of the Poor were born from a wound in the street and became a congregation devoted to abandoned children, the elderly, the sick, women in need, education, and the merciful love of Christ.
Daughters of Charity of Mary Immaculate: A Vincentian-Inspired Congregation Born Beside the Poor in Tacubaya
Founded in Mexico City by Mother Inés María Gasca Solórzano, the Daughters of Charity of Mary Immaculate grew from a small hospital for the poor into a religious congregation devoted to charity, health care, education, elder care, and mission. Their story reveals a clear Vincentian inspiration, a Marian heart, and a life of humble service.
“Aguapaneleros de la Noche” Foundation: A Beacon of Hope on Medellín’s Streets
In Medellín (Colombia), the Aguapaneleros de la Noche Foundation was established more than two decades ago to improve the lives of those who live in the darkness of abandonment and exclusion.
Vincentian Marian Youth: Inspired by Mary, Committed to the Service of the Needy
Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY) is an international association of young Catholics, born from the desire of the Virgin Mary, revealed on July 18, 1830, to Saint Catherine Labouré in Paris. Sister Catherine conveyed to Father Jean-Marie Aladel, CM, the mission entrusted...
The Famvin Homeless Alliance and the ’13 Houses’ Campaign: Transforming Lives of the Homeless Globally
The Famvin Alliance, established in 2017 to commemorate the Vincentian Charism, aims to improve the lives of homeless individuals with innovative solutions. Its “13 Houses” campaign seeks to transform the lives of 10,000 people across 156 countries, inspired by St. Vincent de Paul’s legacy.
The Brothers of Our Lady Mother of Mercy: A Journey of Compassion, Service, and Community
The Brothers of Our Lady Mother of Mercy (CMM) are a religious congregation founded in the 19th century, dedicated to living out God’s mercy through education, social care, and community service, inspired by the examples of Jesus, Mary, and St. Vincent de Paul.















