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What is the Vincentian Encyclopedia?

It is a collaborative effort to create a Vincentian encyclopedia of articles and other information useful for those who follow Vincent, Louise and their spiritual companions: a resource for those who are part of the Vincentian family and for others seeking reliable information on people, topics, and organizations related to the Vincentian family.

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St. Vincent de Paul

St. Vincent dePaul

Vincent had a passion for the poor and a genius for networking and organizing others to meet the full range of needs, both material and spiritual, of those who live on the margins of society.

St. Vincent DePaul (1581-1660) was not only the founder of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) but also the Daughters of Charity, the Confraternities of Charity and Ladies of Charity (1617).

A man of deep faith and enormous creativity, he is known as the "father of the poor" and "Universal Patron of Charity". His contributions to the education of priests and services for the poor shaped our church's role in the modern world.

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29 March in History


1664: John Bonnet is being born in Fontainebleau. In future he will be Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission. He completes his Christian education thanks to Fr Durand CM, pastor in Fontaineblau, who introduced him into religious life. He is admitted to the Congregation in the age of 17.

1748: In dated on this day Breve, pope Benedict XIV recommends our confrere Fr John Francis Cossart to Msgr Christopher de Beaumont, archbishop of Paris put him in charge of transportation of St. Victor, the martyr from Rome to Paris. His reliques will be placed in the church of l'Hôtel Royal des Invalides in which Vincentian priests work since 1675.

1774: Six Daughters of Charity l'Hôpital de Sablé from refuse to take oath on the civil Constitution. Thus, they are lead to prison and interned in Mans. They return on November 14, 1801.

1938: Fr Louis Gobaud dies in Tunis. He devoted his 60 years of priesthood to fromation of clergy in Montpelier, Albi, Saint Flour, Angoulême and finally in Carthage.

1944: Warsaw, Poland. Nine Vincentian priests and five brothers imprisoned on February 7 in Citadel jail by Nazis were transported to Gross Rosen Concentration Camp (presently in South-Western Poland, then in III Reich territory). 4 of them died there. The rest we forced to work in stone transportation in quarry and in yearn factory. In August the camp was evacuated to KL Bergen Behlsen in the heart of III Reich. They were liberated there on April 15, 1945.

1944: In Tientsin, China, dies brother Joseph Wan Tiggel. He was admitted into Congregation in the age of 27 in the seminary in Panningen. On February 2, 1904 he took his Vows. Then, on September 7, 1905 he arrived to Shanghai, where he worked for Apostolic Procurature until September 11, 1908 when he was transfered to Apostolic Procurature of Tientsin and worked there for 36 years till he died.

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Vincentian People, Places and Ideas


Many people in the Society and Church of Vincent de Paul's time had an influence on his life and work.

Some of those who follow Vincent's approach to proclaiming the Gospel are recognized at Saints and Blessed by the Church.

There are reminders in many places in France of the life of Vincent de Paul.

Vincent and Louise were masters in fostering collaboration among groups that normally had little contact.

Former Superior General, Fr. Robert Maloney, CM often pointed out how the circle of poverty is increasing.

He reminded people that more than ever we need to expand the "circle of solidarity" and often invited us to be creative especially in reaching out to the young.


Reflection for Sunday Readings


Clothe Ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ

Jesus lets us know that God calls us all to his kingdom. Besides, Jesus shows us how to clothe ourselves with him, so we may be of those whom God chooses.

Full reflection: Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A-2023


Dare the Wise and Learned to Be Truthful

Jesus is the sign of contradiction. He brings to light what we harbor in our hearts. He cannot but dare us to be truthful.

Full reflection: Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A-2023


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Getting to Know the Vincentian Family

In the more than 300 years since Vincent and Louise died many have been inspired to walk in their footsteps. Collectively they are known as the Vincentian Family. The following section is devoted to information about what is common and unique in the ways these people walking in the "way of Vincent."

Vincentian-Setonian Researchers

The Congregation of the Mission history project described below is but one example of what the followers or Vincent and Louise are studying and writing about. Many others are researching and writing.

  • Vincentian-Setonian Researchers is the place for people to describe the work they are engaged in and the kind of things they would find helpful in their work.

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How to post news of your Vincentian ministry

Following this link will take you to a list of Vincentian ministries.

As this encyclopedia grows in viewership your organization will receive additional visibility if it is listed here.

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Consider yourself as a member of a committee charged with writing an article on Vincentian formation.

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History of the Congregation of the Mission Project

Fr. John Rybolt, CM, and others are currently writing a projected five volume history of the Congregation of the Mission.

The project began in 1992. Upon the death of José María Romón Fuentes, C.M., Father John Rybolt was appointed to continue the work begun byJosé María Romón Fuentes, C.M., and Luigi Mezzadri, C.M.

This began in 2004, resulting first in an outline of the entire work, divided into four volumes: Vol. III: From the French Revolution to 1843; Vol. IV: 1843-1878; Vol. V: 1878-1915; Vol. VI: 1915-1984. We conclude at 1984, it being the year of approval of the new Constitutions.

The following segments are the first in a series of articles concerning the history of the Congregation following the French Revolution.



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