St. Vincent de Paul, (born April 24, 1581, in Pouy, —died September 27, 1660, Paris; canonised in 1737; feast day September 27), French saint, founder of the Congregation of the Mission (Lazarists, or Vincentians) for preaching missions to the peasantry and for educating and training a pastoral clergy. The patron saint of charitable societies, St. Vincent de Paul is primarily recognized for his charity and compassion for the poor, though he is also known for his reform of the clergy and for his early role in opposing Jansenism. Vinnies is one of the largest charity organisations in the Catholic world. Happy Feast to all our Vinnies volunteers and a big thank you for what you to the community. Read more
