The Congregation of the Sisters of Providence was founded in Montreal, Canada, in 1843 by Blessed Émilie Gamelin, a woman whose life was marked by compassion and devotion to the most vulnerable.
Vincentian Branches
International Association of Charities: Over 400 Years in the Service of our Neighbors
The origin of the International Association of Charities (AIC) dates back to a Sunday in August 1617 in Châtillon, France. During a mass, Saint Vincent de Paul called upon his congregation to assist a needy family.
Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity (male): A Legacy of Faith and Service
The Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity, known as Trinity Missions, are a male religious congregation founded in 1929 by Father Thomas Augustine Judge. Composed of priests and lay brothers, they have a presence in 37 missions across the United States, Mexico, Haiti, Colombia, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Puerto Rico. Their work focuses on serving the poor, migrant communities, and promoting missionary vocations among the laity.
Blessed Trinity Missionary Institute: History, Charism, and Present-Day Activities
The Missionary Institute of the Most Holy Trinity is an international community dedicated to preserving the faith and evangelizing, especially among those most in need, formed by consecrated lay people living in the secular world. Its mission combines spirituality, service to the marginalized and the formation of lay people as apostles, adapting to diverse cultural and social contexts.
The History and Spirituality of the Missionary Cenacle Apostolate
Missionary Cenacle Apostolate, founded by Father Thomas Augustine Judge in 1909, aims to glorify God through active participation in Jesus’s mission by engaging laypeople in their communities and nurturing their faith. Its spirituality emphasizes the importance of the Eucharist and the Word of God.
The Little Brothers of the Congregation of St. John the Baptist: Mission, History and Spirituality in the Chinese Context
The Little Brothers of the Congregation of St. John the Baptist, founded by Father Vincent Lebbe CM in 1928, were born with the aim of serving the poor and promoting an autonomous Chinese Church.
Mission and Charity: The Congregation of the Missionary Servants of the Poor
The Congregation of the Missionary Servants of the Poor, founded by Blessed Giacomo Cusmano in 1887 in Sicily, is dedicated to the service of the poor and needy through a spirituality inspired by the Vincentian charism, with a presence in various countries of the world and a commitment to see Christ in the most vulnerable.
History and Spirituality of the Oblates of St. Vincent de Paul
The Oblates of Saint Vincent de Paul are a clerical religious institute of diocesan right, rooted in Vincentian spirituality. Their primary vocation is to bring practical and spiritual help to the poor, especially young people in difficulty.
The Vincentian Congregation: A Mission Rooted in Charity and Service
The Vincentian Congregation, founded in 1904 in India by Father Varkey Kattarath, is a religious community inspired by St. Vincent de Paul, dedicated to evangelization, service to the poor, and spiritual renewal, with a mission rooted in charity and global outreach.
Servants of Charity: The Story, Spirit, and Mission of the “Opera Don Guanella”
The Servants of Charity, founded by St. Luigi Guanella, are a religious congregation dedicated to serving the poorest and most vulnerable through loving care, trust in Divine Providence, and joyful pastoral service.
The New Evangelization Sisters of Our Mother of Perpetual Help: A Living Witness to the Gospel
The New Evangelization Sisters of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, founded in 1993 by Bishop Anthony O. Gbuji in Nigeria, are a religious congregation dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel through catechesis, parish missions, and community service. Rooted in St. John Paul II’s call to New Evangelization, they continue to grow and serve in Nigeria and abroad.
Sisters Missionaries of the Divine Mercy: A Charism of Compassion in Action
The Sisters Missionaries of the Divine Mercy, a congregation from Togo, live a spirituality of compassion rooted in God’s mercy. Inspired by a missionary spirit and close to the poor, they serve through education, pastoral outreach, and community support, echoing values shared with the Vincentian Family.
