our stories
This is a Relationship
Bert and Amy Feliss have long supported the Vincentians and feel they have reaped rewards as well.
Do We Take Lent Seriously?
Fr. Ron Ramson, C.M., offers a reflection on Lent from an experience he had teaching in Kenya.
The Way Things Work
Fr. Joe Geders at St. Vincent’s Parish in Perryville says the parishioners carry out the Vincentian mission for those in need.
Passing the Light
St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Perryville, Missouri, is celebrating 130 years of Catholic Education this year.
Obituary-Fr. Thomas Croak, C.M.
Fr. Thomas Croak, C.M., passed away on March 23, 2026, at the age of 87 after more than 60 years of service as a Vincentian priest.
Province Office Moving to Historic St. Louis Building
In June 2026, the Western Province Office will move from Midtown St. Louis to a historic Vincentian building in South St. Louis.
Kenya Appeal 2026
The Province’s 2026 Kenya Appeal has begun. Learn how you can support the Vincentians’ efforts in this impovershed region.
St. Vincent de Paul Parish-Perryville, Missouri
St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Perryville, Missouri, celebrated Catholic Schools Week with its annual Pass the Light Mass. The parish also has an active food pantry, run by the Ladies of Charity, and Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which provide services to those in need. Click “Read More” to view a gallery of photos.
God Wants Us to Be Happy
Fr. Chris Robinson, C.M., says the most important consideration when discerning a vocation to religious life is, “Does it make you happy?”
Thank You!
Fr. Dan Thiess, C.M., offers a message of thanks to all who supported our successful 2025-26 Annual Appeal.