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  2. Birth: 1581. Death: 1660. Beatified: August 13, 1729, Rome, Papal States by Pope Benedict XIII. Canonized: June 16, 1737, Rome, Papal States by Pope Clement XII. Author and Publisher - Catholic Online. Printable Catholic Saints PDFs. Shop St. Vincent de Paul.

  3. Vincent de Paul, CM (24 April 1581 – 27 September 1660), commonly known as Saint Vincent de Paul, was an Occitan French Catholic priest who dedicated himself to serving the poor. In 1622, Vincent was appointed as chaplain to the galleys.

  4. Jun 29, 2024 · Formed by a French clerical culture weighed down by temptation — which was more focused on wealth and prestige than on service to God’s people — Vincent was a leader in the process of ecclesial renewal. He worked to reform the clergy and help the wider Church refocus its mission.

  5. Sep 23, 2024 · Saint Vincent de Paul, 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. Known for his charity and compassion for the poor, he is the patron saint of charitable societies.

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  6. Jan 17, 2023 · Saint Vincent De Paul, (April 24, 1581- September 27, 1660) was a French priest who dedicated his life to helping the poor, and is considered one of the most important figures in the history of charity. He was canonized by Pope Clement X in 1737 and declared the patron saint of all charitable works.

  7. 2 days ago · ST. VINCENT DE PAUL was born in Gascony in France in the year 1581. He had his studies and was ordained a Catholic priest, and was immediately appointed as the parish priest in Paris.

  8. Sep 27, 2024 · Saint Vincent de Paul, born in 1580, founded the Lazarists. Captured by pirates, his faith led to numerous charitable endeavors.