Vincentian Family

Contemplation: Catching a Glimpse

True acts of compassion often have less to do with material aid and more with making others feel seen, loved, and not alone in their struggles. In visiting those in need, we offer more than assistance—we offer presence, friendship, and a reminder of God’s love that can uplift their spirits long after we’ve gone.

July 9: Feast of St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M.

July 9 is the feast day of one of our Vincentian Saints, Saint Francis Regis Clet, C.M. He was canonized by Pope Saint John Paul II in 2000.

Testimonials from the Missions: Sister Mª Jesús, DC, missionary in Senegal

Sister Mª Jesús, DC, shares her missionary experience in Senegal, where she lives among the poorest people with simplicity, closeness and dedication, responding to their needs in health, education and inclusion. Her testimony reflects how the Vincentian charism is incarnated in everyday life.

Contemplation: Not to Gratify, but to Glorify

The Rule of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a spiritual guide rooted in the founders’ experience, focused more on holiness and love than rigid procedures. It shapes members to serve the poor with compassion and integrity, always led by God’s call.

A Bold Model of Partnership: 25 Years of Collaborative Ministry at Kurji Holy Family Hospital

A Bold Model of Partnership: 25 Years of Collaborative Ministry at Kurji Holy Family Hospital

The Medical Mission Sisters of the North India Unit and the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Patna Province, celebrated 25 years of collaborative ministry at Kurji Holy Family Hospital in Patna, marking a significant milestone in the Church’s healing mission in Bihar. Rooted in shared leadership, trust, and the vision of their foundresses, the partnership has become a model of inter-congregational unity and compassionate healthcare.

Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, CM: a Vincentian at the Conclave

Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, CM: a Vincentian at the Conclave

Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, an Ethiopian prelate, has worked tirelessly to advance the Church’s mission in Africa, especially in its most challenging environments. His deep faith, commitment to peace, and focus on the pastoral needs of his people make him a respected voice within the Church. His theological outlook, rooted in the Vincentian spirit, emphasizes human dignity and social justice.

Contemplation: Simple, Gentle Humility

Contemplation: The Sorrows We Cannot Avoid

Suffering often challenges our faith, yet as Vincentians, we are called to respond with compassion, doing all we can to relieve the neighbor’s pain while recognizing that our deeper mission is to grow in holiness by serving Christ in the poor. Even when material aid falls short, we bring true hope through acts of love, presence, and friendship that reveal God’s enduring light in the midst of darkness.

Contemplation: Simple, Gentle Humility

Contemplation: The Medium is the Message

God, who once spoke through prophets and storms, ultimately chose to communicate through the humility of the Incarnation, becoming one with humanity to share in its suffering and offer divine love. This same spirit of humble, personal presence inspires a way of serving the poor that prioritizes friendship and love over institutional distance or authority.

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