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2024-25 Annual Appeal is Underway
This year’s Western Province Annual Appeal has started. Click below to learn about the Vincentians’ programs and how you can support them.
2024 Jubilarians
This year’s Vincentian jubilarians are celebrating between 25 and 60 years of devoted work in the priesthood serving the charism of St. Vincent de Paul.
Window Ministry
Gena Fulton sees her work as a receptionist at St. Joseph Parish in New Orleans as “Window Ministry” and explains how she strives to see Jesus in the people she meets.
The Least of My Brothers
Bernadine Dupre took up volunteer work at St. Joseph’s in New Orleans after retirement. She discusses the inspiration she receives from the poor that she works with.
Ministry on the Mississippi
After four decades in St. Louis, Fr. Ed Murphy, C.M., is embracing his role as pastor of St. Joseph Parish in New Orleans.
St. Vincent, Seminaries, and Higher Education
Education of the clergy and layity has been woven into the Vincentian charism since the early days of the St. Vincent’s mission.
I, Frederic…: Ozanam in His Own Words
A new, cinematic book trailer is now available for Fr. Ron Ramson, C.M.’s 2020 book, I, Frederic…: Ozanam in His Own Words.
What Makes a Vincentian: The Virtue of Simplicity
Simplicity, as the first virtue, means to speak and act with clarity and honesty. St. Vincent called simplicity “my gospel.”
United in Love and Faith
From The Vincentian: Dr. William and Ann von Almen found each other at St. Joseph Parish in New Orleans after the passing of thier spouses.
Assembly 2024
From The Vincentian, the Western Province this summer held its triennial assembly in New Orleans, home to St. Joseph Parish.