St. Vincent De Paul
Feast Day Sept. 27
Lived 1581-1660
Patron Saint of charities
St. Vincent De Paul was a French priest who was very active in serving the poor. He founded the Congregation of the Mission called the Vincentians which is a society of missionary priests. His works were not limited to his homeland of France. He sent missionary priests to Rome, Ireland, Scotland, Poland, and Turkey, He also helped found the Daughters of Charity with Louise de Marillac. Among his works to assist the poor included founding a hospice, a shelter for the poor, and a hospital. He begged for alms and received funds from many benefactors to assist in serving the poor.