Villepreux, France is where, on February 23, 1618, Vincent de Paul established the second Confraternity of Charity, and where he met Marguerite Naseau, who is recognized as the first of the Daughters of Charity.
Vincentian places series
Vincentian Places 23 – Gannes
An experience in Gannes inspired Vincent’s sermon in Folleville (January 25th) that marked the beginning of the Congregation of the Mission.
Vincentian Places 22 – Joigny
Joigny was a place that St. Vincent de Paul frequented. It was part of the de Gondi family’s lands. One of the first Confraternities of Charity was established there.
Vincentian Places 21 – Val-de-Grâce
Vincent became a personal adviser to Queen Anne of Austria, and regularly visited her at her villa at the Val-de-Grâce.
Vincentian Places 20 – Saint-Germain-En-Laye
During the latter part of his life, Vincent de Paul had an association with the French Royal Court at Saint-Germain-en-Laye, just west of Paris.
Vincentian Places 19 – Marseille
As the chaplain to the galley slaves, Vincent ministered to prisoners in Marseille.
Vincentian Places 18 – Collège des Bons Enfants, Paris
The Collège des Bons Enfants in Paris was the home of Vincent de Paul and the confreres of the Congregation of the Mission from 1625 to 1632.
Vincentian Places 17 – Cahors
Beginning in 1641, Vincent worked on the major seminaries of Annecy, Cahors, etc. The houses for rural missions became numerous, as did the houses of the Sisters.
Vincentian Places 16 – Annecy
Beginning in 1641, Vincent worked on the major seminaries of Annecy, Cahors, etc. The houses for rural missions became numerous, as did the houses of the Sisters.
Vincentian Places 15 – Toul
In 1635 St. Vincent de Paul sent Vincentians to Toul to take charge of the Hospital of the Holy Spirit, more of a refuge than a medical facility, in his efforts to bring relief to Lorraine which was ravaged by war during his lifetime.
Vincentian Places 14 – Hôtel-Dieu, Beaune
The Hotel-Dieu was built in the 15th century as a hospital. This is typical of the hospitals that the church operated in the time of St. Vincent de Paul.
Vincentian Places 13 – Saint-Lazare
The Priory of St Lazare was the home of Vincent de Paul for the latter part of his life, after the Congregation of the Mission moved there from the College des Bons Enfants in 1632.
