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Give. Plant. Grow. Eat.

Thanks to fertile soil and reliable rains, maize (you, like me, probably call it corn.) grows plentifully Tanzania. As the population increases, the demand for this food staple does too.
 
Will you help the Vincentians in Tanzania expand food production so that more people will have more food to eat?
 
This expanded production will employ workers and improve the standard of living for these folks too. And that, in turn, means more children will be able to go to school instead of staying home to work the land.
 
There’s a virtuous circle shaping-up here, isn’t there? I hope you will be generous so others will have more of what they need.

Children in Madagascar

Did you know:

  • Most Malagasy children will never set foot in a classroom.
  • 37% of girls in Madagascar marry before their 18th birthday, and a staggering 12% marry before they turn 15.

We are raising funds to provide:

  • Job Training for these young mothers.
  • Sustainable Education for their children.

Let’s not just imagine it. Let’s make it real. This is an URGENT cause. Please make your 100% tax-deductible donation to VIMS now!

Help These School Children!

We invite you to join our annual celebration of St. Vincent dePaul’s Feast, September 27, by making a gift in support of a ministry that reflects his values and concerns for people who are easily forgotten.

The Vincentian priests and brothers in Manipur, India, operate a school with all the faith, love, and rigor you would expect. This growing school is a source of hope for these children & their families. Girls and boys learn together at this school–something revolutionary in this part of India!

Will you give so that more children and their families will have a reason to hope in a brighter future? I hope so.

St. Vincent's Champions

Monthly giving is more than just a donation; it’s a commitment to creating lasting change. By pledging your support on a regular basis, you enable us to plan ahead, respond swiftly to emergencies, and provide ongoing assistance to those who need it most. Whether it’s a small sacrifice or a generous contribution, every dollar makes a difference in the lives of countless individuals around the globe.

Maison Mère Project

More than 200 years ago we moved here and built this motherhouse to advance the mission of St. Vincent dePaul.

God is calling us to renew it and ourselves to do even more. We hope you will join us.

Seminary Project

St. Vincent knew priests, in order to serve God’s people well, needed deep faith, a solid education, and deep love for people living in poverty. Vincentian seminaries are essential if we want good priests.

Fostering Faith

Vincentian International Mission Services continues the ministry of St. Vincent dePaul who saw the face of Christ in people living in poverty, living on the margins, people whom the world considers unimportant.

Thanks to generous donor-partners, VIMS helps fuel the ministry of Vincentian priests and brothers serving in very poor communities where food, medicine, education, housing, clean water and so much more are in short supply.

Join us in making the world kinder, more productive, and more the way God wants it

Projects: Our history of service

We love a good success story!

We love a good success story!

To all friends and donors: The Vincentians in Madagascar wrote to thank us for our generous gifts in support of Marillac College in Fort Dauphin. Thanks to your kindness, they are on their way to installing Internet service throughout the campus so teachers can access...

As it is in Heaven: Part 3

As it is in Heaven: Part 3

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 On Earth as it is in Heaven

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Vincentian International Mission Services (VIMS) helps fuel the growth and development of the Congregation of the Mission especially in countries where resources are few and progress is difficult. We also raise funds for special projects of the Superior General so that the mission of St. Vincent dePaul thrives in the 21st century.

Vincentians are agents of change. In his day, St. Vincent inspired clergy and lay people, royalty and peasants to serve those neglected by society. We continue his ministry today. Join us in making the world holier, kinder, more productive, in short, more the way God wants it.

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