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Name:
Vincentians
Lazarists
Congregation of the Mission
Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity
Founded: 1625
Founder:
St. Vincent de Paul
Born: April 24, 1581 in Pouy, France
Died: September 27, 1660
Canonization: 1737
Feast Day: September 27
Definition:
The Vincentians is a Roman Catholic religious order founded for the purpose of
providing organized charity and aid to the poor. They are sometimes referred to
as Lazarists because their headquarters is located in the priory of St. Lazarus.
Also Known As: none
Alternate Spellings: none
Common Misspellings: none
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