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St. Vincent de Paul 10 Facts About St Vincent ... 1. St Vincent de Paul was born on April 25, 1581. 2. He was born in Pouy, in the south west of France. It is now named Vincent de Paul in his honor. 3. Vincent became a priest in 1600. He was 19 years old. 4. He cared for those who were sick. 5. When he found poor children he would give them food, clothing, toys and his love. 6. To help Vincent work with the poor, he asked men and women to help him. 7. The men are called the “Congregation of the Mission”. He started this group of men in 1625. 8. The women are called the “Daughters of Charity. He founded this ...
Posted Aug 27, 2011 12:50 PM by Monica Howa-Johnson
Helping Hands The purpose of the Helping Hands community service program at St. Vincent's School is to encourage our students to reach beyond themselves, their home and their family and offer service to the community in the spirit of the Corporal Works of Mercy: Feed the Hungry Give Drink to the Thirsty Clothe the Naked Shelter the Homeless Visit the Sick Visit those in Prison Bury the Dead CLICK HERE for details on requirements and grading for this program. |