Saint Vincent de Paul

As a young boy, Vincent wanted

to become a priest, he loved to serve during

Mass.

At age 19, he became a

priest.

When Vincent went to a place in France, their ship was

attacked by pirates. He was captured and sold as a slave to

a Frenchman who stopped practicing his catholic faith.

Vincent helped the Frenchman regain his Catholic faith and so

he was freed.

Back in France, Vincent began serving the poor. He founded a religious community called the Congregation of the

Mission, where young men were trained to

become priests.

He also founded a community of sisters to help him serve the poor.

We celebrate his feast day on September 27. He is the patron

Saint of charitable works

“Whoever keeps My commandments is the

one who loves me. If he loves Me, he will also be

loved by My Father.”

Saint Vincent de Paul• At the age of 19, he became a priest.• He founded a religious community

called the Congregation of the Mission and community of sisters to help him serve the poor.• September 27 is his feast day.• He is the patron saint of charitable

works