our stories

Education of the clergy and layity has been woven into the Vincentian charism since the early days of the St. Vincent’s mission.

A new, cinematic book trailer is now available for Fr. Ron Ramson, C.M.’s 2020 book, I, Frederic…: Ozanam in His Own Words.

Simplicity, as the first virtue, means to speak and act with clarity and honesty. St. Vincent called simplicity “my gospel.”

From The Vincentian: Dr. William and Ann von Almen found each other at St. Joseph Parish in New Orleans after the passing of thier spouses.

From The Vincentian, the Western Province this summer held its triennial assembly in New Orleans, home to St. Joseph Parish.

Bro. Tim Opferman, C.M., discusses his early vocation story and the joy he took from serving as an elementary school teacher.

This year’s Vincentian Parish Appeal supports an education program for girls in Kenya, care for senior Vincentians, and ongoing vocations and formation efforts.

St. Vincent considered the vow of stability the one vow that connected all the others.

Fr. Jim Osendorf, C.M., Superior at St. Mary’s of the Barrens, shares a moving story about the fragility of life.

Fr. Ray Van Dorpe, C..M., explains the Vincentian vow of obediance is modeled on the life of Christ himself.