St. Vincent de Paul was born on April 24, 1581.
His legacy of charity and justice still flourishes in the body of works and Organizations he founded: the Confraternities of Charity now the International Association of Charity, the Congregation of the Mission, the Daughters of Charity and many others.
His life’s work changed the way the world views the poor and why the early members chose him as Patron of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.