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Saint Vincent de Paul, French saint, founder of the Congregation of the Mission (Lazarists, or Vincentians) for preaching missions to the peasantry and for educating and training a pastoral clergy. Known for his charity and compassion for the poor, he is the patron saint of charitable societies.
Vincent de Paul, CM (24 April 1581 – 27 September 1660), commonly known as Saint Vincent de Paul, was an Occitan French Catholic priest who dedicated himself to serving the poor. In 1622, Vincent was appointed as chaplain to the galleys .
Learn about St. Vincent de Paul, the patron saint of all works of charity, who founded the Vincentians and the Daughters of Charity. Discover his legacy, his prayers, his quotes, and his patronage.
Learn about the life and legacy of St. Vincent de Paul, a French priest who was captured by pirates, became a slave in Africa, and founded the Congregation of the Mission. Discover how he served the poor, the sick, and the Church in a period of confusion and laxness.
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP or SVdP or SSVP) is an international voluntary organization in the Catholic Church, founded in 1833 for the sanctification of its members by personal service of the poor.
Learn about the life and works of St. Vincent de Paul, a French priest who founded the Congregation of the Mission and the Ladies of Charity, and helped establish seminaries and conferences in France. He was also a spiritual director, a royal almoner, and a missionary to the galleys.
