Our Mission

Together with our friends, collaborators, and benefactors, the Vincentian priests and brothers of the Western Province bring the light of the Gospel to the world. Like our founder, St. Vincent de Paul, we see the face of Christ in the poor, the lonely, and the forgotten. We fulfill our mission, nurtured by prayer and communal life, by caring for God’s people, wherever they may be.

Our Stories

Love is Inventive–Fr. Ray Van Dorpe, C.M.

The feast day for St. Vincent de Paul, the founder of the Congregation of the Mission, is celebrated Sept. 27. For this occasion, Fr. Ray Van Dorpe, C.M., offers the following reflection.

Vincentians Inspire Couple to Carry on the Mission

Vie and Rick Thorgren's connection to the Vincentians runs deep and dates back to Vie's chilhood, though she didn't know it at the time.

Fr. Hinni Reflects on Vincentian Community

Fr. Tom Hinni, C.M., reflects on Vincentian community and says his calling came to him through a trusted advisor.

2022-23 Parish Appeal is Underway

The fiscal year 2023 Parish Appeal supports housing and seminary transporation in Kenya, as well as care of senior Vincentian priests and brothers in the U.S. Your support makes a real difference.

Lives of the Vincentian Saints–St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M. (1802-1840)

St. John Gabriel Peryboyre, C.M., a Vincentian martyr, gave his life while serving as a missionary in 19th century China.

Fr. Golden Says His Vocation Was a Surprise

In Conversations with Confreres, Fr. Paul Golden, C.M., tells how his calling was unexpected.

Fr. Ramson Reflects on Life in Ministry

Fr. Ron Ramson, C.M., starts our new monthly video series with reflections on his life and work as a Vincentian priest.

A Very Vincentian Ministry

Many men have joined the Congregation of the Mission to carry on the ministry of forming men for the priesthood. One of those is Fr. Jim Swift, C.M.

Fr. Shijo Grateful for Time in Alaska

Fr. Shijo Kanjirathamkunnel, C.M., has followed an unusual ministerial path from India to Spain to Alaska.

Momma Knows Best About Supporting the Vincentians

Anne and John Scheurich's support of the Vincentians is deeply rooted in family and love.

Making a difference in our communities

For more than 200 years, the Vincentian priests and brothers in America have dedicated their lives to caring for the less-fortunate in society. The Western Province of the Congregation of the Mission continually seeks out ways to help vulnerable populations, including food and clothing programs, rent and utility assistance, and more, as well as food, medical, education, and training programs for the poor in Kenya.

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Are you being called to serve?

In today’s society, hearing God’s call is not easy. We’ve assembled a discernment guide and other resources and contact information to help determine if the Vincentian life of fraternity, prayer, and service might be for you.

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Be the face of Jesus.

Supporting the Mission

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink…” Mt. 25:35

In Matthew’s gospel, Christ tells us that in the faces of the poor we will see His face. This is the centerpiece of our mission as Vincentians and as Christians. Our donors make it possible for the Vincentian priests and brothers to continue doing Christ’s work for the poor in the U.S. and Kenya. Learn about our opportunities to support the work of the Vincentians.

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