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Vincent de Paul, Saint, 1581-1660

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Dates

  • Existence: 1581 April 24 - 1660 September 27

Biographical note

Born either at Pouy, near Dax, in France or at Tamarite, in Aragon, Spain, he studied with distinction at Saragossa and at Toulouse and was ordained priest at the age of twenty. He fell into the hands of corsairs and was taken captive to Tunis but contrived to escape and went to Paris. Here, under the guidance of Berulle, he embarked upon his life work of active charity. He began to preach missions and retreats and enlisted for this work a number of priests whom he grouped into a new religious institute: the Lazarists, or Vincentians (Priests of the Mission, Congregatio Missionis). In 1633, he organized the congregation of the Sisters of Charity. He was canonized in 1737 and has been declared patron saint of all societies devoted to works of charity.

(paraphrased from The Book of Saints : A Dictionary of Persons Canonized or Beatified by the Catholic Church. 5th edition. New York: Crowell, 1966.)

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Multiple saints, between 1934 and 1947, undated, bulk: 1926–1968

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents Includes Saints Agnes, Aloysius Gonzaga, SJ, Andrew the Apostle, Anne, Anthony of Padua, Benedict, Blaise, Brigid, Catherine Labouré, Cecilia, Christopher, Clare of Assisi, Dymphna, Francis de Sales, Francis of Assisi, Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, Genesius of Rome, Gerard Majella, Gerebernus, Hubert, Jane Frances de Chantal, John Berchmans, SJ, John Neumann, John XXIII, Joseph, Jude, Louise de Marillac, Luisa, Martha, Martin, Mary Magdalene, Michael, Patrick, Paul of the Cross, Peter,...
Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: between 1934 and 1947, undated; Majority of material found within 1926–1968
Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Personal devotional and religious objects / By dedication

Multiple saints, 1959, 1969, undated, bulk: 1926–1968

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents Includes Saints Alphonsus Maria de Liguori, Amabilis, Andrew the Apostle, Anne, Anterus, Anthony of Padua, Aurelius and Timothy, Bartholomew the Apostle, Bernadette Soubirous, Camillus de Lellis, Clare of Assisi, Colette, Emilie, Felix I, Gabriel, Gerard Majella, Gordianus, Ignatius of Loyola, SJ, Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney, Jeanne de Lestonnac, Jesus, John, John Berchmans, SJ, Julius, Linus, Margaret Mary Alacoque, Mary, Nicholas, Paul the Apostle, Peter, Philip the Apostle, Pius X,...
Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1959, 1969, undated; Majority of material found within 1926–1968
Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Relics

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