Vincentian places

After the significant events in Folléville and Châtillon, the lived experience in Montmirail confirmed that the poor are abandoned and that the Church could only reveal God to the degree that she serves the poor.

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.

An experience in Gannes inspired Vincent’s sermon in Folleville (January 25th) that marked the beginning of the Congregation of the Mission.

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.