our stories

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.

When Father Vincent de Paul preached his first parish mission in Folleville, France, in 1617, it became a pivotal moment in his life.

The God Minute prayer app will soon be available on demand to almost 1 million incarcerated people in the United States.

Fr. Kevin Fausz, C.M., talks about his winding path to the priesthood and the moments he treasures from his years in ministry.

Volunteers Mary and Willy Miranda run the Trust in Jesus Cuisine ministry at Sacred Heart Parish in Patterson, CA.

Raised in an orphanage, Fr. Stephen Gallegos, C.M., tries to teach about liturgy to help people grow in faith.

Fr. Nhan “Tino” Tran, C.M., was recently named pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Patterson, CA, after seven years at the parish.

Mark and Eileen McNabola of Chicago reflect on their devotion to and support of the Vincentians.