our stories

From The Vincentian, the Western Province this summer held its triennial assembly in New Orleans, home to St. Joseph Parish.

Bro. Tim Opferman, C.M., discusses his early vocation story and the joy he took from serving as an elementary school teacher.

This year’s Vincentian Parish Appeal supports an education program for girls in Kenya, care for senior Vincentians, and ongoing vocations and formation efforts.

St. Vincent considered the vow of stability the one vow that connected all the others.

Fr. Jim Osendorf, C.M., Superior at St. Mary’s of the Barrens, shares a moving story about the fragility of life.

Fr. Ray Van Dorpe, C..M., explains the Vincentian vow of obediance is modeled on the life of Christ himself.

When Father Vincent de Paul preached his first parish mission in Folleville, France, in 1617, it became a pivotal moment in his life.

The God Minute prayer app will soon be available on demand to almost 1 million incarcerated people in the United States.

Fr. Kevin Fausz, C.M., talks about his winding path to the priesthood and the moments he treasures from his years in ministry.

Volunteers Mary and Willy Miranda run the Trust in Jesus Cuisine ministry at Sacred Heart Parish in Patterson, CA.