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Rooted, Raised in the Spirit of the Vincentians
Anne Julius reflects on a lifetime of friendships, inspiration, and support of the Vincentians in his St. Louis County parish and beyond.
We Are a Pilgrim People
Fr. Ray Van Dorpe, C.M., offers some valuable information on making a pilgrimage as part of the church’s jubilee year in 2025.
Pilgrims of Hope
In this jubilee year for the Catholic Church, the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville serves as a pilgrimage site.
Thank You From Kenya
Rosemary Awino of Nairobi, Kenya, offers a heartfelt “thank you” to those who have supported our 2025 Kenya Appeal.
Doing the Work of the Son of Man
Fr. Antonio Ruiz, C.M., discusses his meaningful early work with a Vincentian lay missionary group in Los Angeles.
Support the Vincentians on Give STL Day
May 8 is Give STL Day in St. Louis. Please support the Vincentians and their work in St. Louis and beyond.
Fr. Roy Persich, C.M., Obituary
We mourn Fr. Roy Persich, C.M., who died on May 5, 2025, at the age of 91 in Los Angeles, CA, after a long life of service, largely in education and formation.
Fr. Jeffrey Harvey, C.M., Obituary
We remember Fr. Jeffrey Harvey, C.M., who passed away on Friday, April 25, in Camarillo, CA, where he worked as a seminary instructor.
Bro. David Goodman, C.M., Obituary
Bro. David P. Goodman, C.M., 87, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at St. Mary’s of the Barrens Apostle of Charity Residence in Perryville, MO.
St. Vincent de Paul, Our Patron Saint
As we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the founding of the Congregation of the Misson, we naturally want to reflect on the man who is our patron saint.