Feast of St. Vincent DePaul is Today

We've heard of DePaul University, but who was St. Vincent DePaul? 

Vincent was a 17th century Catholic priest who devoted his life to help the poor and sick. He founded two religious orders, several hospitals and ransomed over 1,200 galley slaves from North Africa. He was compassionate, tireless and humble.

Today, the Society of St. Vincent DePaul actively carries on this compassionate work of "bringing the Good News to the poor." How? By assisting families in need, providing food and giving funds for certain utility and rent bills. 

The society's good works are very important, especially in this time of economic crisis. They rely on donations of goods, money and services from all of us to assist our neighbors in need. 

To learn more, please check out the St. Francis Parish website.  St. Vincent, please guide us in helping our brothers and sisters in need right here in Bolingbrook.