our stories
What providence is all about
Bro. Mark Elder, C.M., says an event that occurred before he was born provided a sense of purpose in his life. Watch his video interview.
Vincentian Spirit Inspires Couple’s Faith Journey
“Every Vincentian priest I’ve ever met has inspired me in some way. Their approach that I’ve witnessed again and again is to lead with love.” -Kathy Palter
2023 Jubilarians
Our 2023 Jubilarians are celebrating 40 and 60 years as Vincentian priests or brothers. Please join us in congratulating them for these milestones.
A Structure In Everything
Benny Ruiz, an architect by training, and also an affiliate of the Congregation of the Mission, blends finance, liturgy, and music at Holy Trinity Parish in Dallas.
There’s No Place I’d Rather Be
Fr. Milton Ryan, C.M., serves as Pastor at Holy Trinity Parish in Dallas, where his faith journey and his path to the priesthood started more than 40 years ago.
China Centennial Series Part IX–Post-WWII
By the late 1940s, the effects of World War II continued to impact the missions in China, both in terms of the number of priestly vocations coming from China as well as on the confreres working there.
Found in Translation
The Assocation of the Miraculous Medal has more than 40,000 Spanish-speaking members. Joel Sanchez and his team bring the message of the Blessed Mother to them.
The Greatest Thing
Renee Brueckner, Director of Operations at the Association of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, MO, has worked for the organization for 37 years.
A Light in Hard Times
The Association of the Miraculous Medal was founded 105 years ago this May in Perryville, MO, by the Vincentians at St. Mary’s of the Barrens. CEO Don Fulford has led the organization for 10 years.
It Makes a Lot of Sense: Fr. Guillermo Campuzano, C.M.
Fr. Guillermo Campuzano, C.M. (Fr. Memo), tells how he came to the Vincentians from a life of poverty in his native Colombia.