Vincent: The Man Behind The Mission.

You’ve heard his name. You recognize his image. But what do you know about the patron saint of charity?

Join us in a deep dive on the man who is essentially our patron saint! The man whose mission we strive to continue every day. St. Vincent de Paul.

You’ve heard his name. You recognize his image. But what do you know about the patron saint of charity?

Join us in a deep dive on the man who is essentially our patron saint! The man whose mission we strive to continue every day. St. Vincent de Paul.

On May 10, 1885 Pope Leo XIII declared St. Vincent dePaul the universal patron of charity. Do you know why? 

Answer: The Pope, having consulted with cardinals, bishops, and the superiors general of several religious communities, wanted someone who would help inspire “a new movement of charitable zeal. He was motivated to do this because of the massive social change that was going on at that time. Thanks to the Industrial Revolution, Long-time rural dwellers poured  into cities seeking factory jobs. Immigration from Europe to the USA was steadily increasing, and more. Pope Leo knew that St. Vincent, in the 17th century, had lived through similar circumstances and both inspired people to be generous and created organizations and systems to meet the needs of people living in poverty.  Well, he did it again, this time from heaven! In our day, let us pray that we will hear God’s call as Vincent did and serve our neighbors in need generously so they live in the fullness of human dignity. 

His Work

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