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As a Vincentian priest, Fr. Joe Williams, C.M., has done a bit of everything. The pastor at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Chicago has served in parishes in Missouri, St. Louis, and Colorado.

In this gripping article from The Vincentian, Fr. Binh Nguyen, C.M., recounts his journey from 1970s Vietnam to the priesthood.

A celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Congregation’s mission to China will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, starting a Mass at 10 a.m. in Perryville, MO.

Our Parish Appeals for 2023-24 are focused on serving the poor in Kenya, providing care for senior Vincentians, and supporting vocations and formation programs.

The Western Province celebrated its new Vincentian Mission House with a blessing and dedication ceremony Aug. 19 with St. Louis Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski.

Fr. Patrick McDevitt, C.M., was interviewed Aug. 15 on St. Louis Public Radio about the Aug. 19 dedication of the Vincentian Mission House in St. Louis.

Bro. Mark Elder, C.M., says an event that occurred before he was born provided a sense of purpose in his life. Watch his video interview.

“Every Vincentian priest I’ve ever met has inspired me in some way. Their approach that I’ve witnessed again and again is to lead with love.” -Kathy Palter

Our 2023 Jubilarians are celebrating 40 and 60 years as Vincentian priests or brothers. Please join us in congratulating them for these milestones. 

Benny Ruiz, an architect by training, and also an affiliate of the Congregation of the Mission, blends finance, liturgy, and music at Holy Trinity Parish in Dallas.