Vincent de Paul

American  

[vin-suhnt duh pawl, van-sahn duh pawl] / ˈvɪn sənt də ˈpɔl, vɛ̃ˈsɑ̃ də ˈpɔl /

noun

1. Saint, 1576–1660, French Roman Catholic priest noted for his work to aid poor people.

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Vincent de Paul British  

/ ˈvɪnsənt də ˈpɔːl, vɛ̃sɑ̃ də pɔl /

noun

1. Saint. ?1581–1660, French Roman Catholic priest, who founded two charitable orders, the Lazarists (1625) and the Sisters of Charity (1634). Feast day: Sept 27

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Example Sentences

They would also benefit from parish staples such as the St. Vincent de Paul Society, bereavement groups and even bingo night.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Father Vincent Cushnahan, of St Vincent de Paul in Ligoniel, said the couple were "looking forward to having their first baby".

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

Highland plays Petaluma St. Vincent de Paul in the 4-AA final at 4 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2024

Gloria Halas, a shelter lead with the Phoenix St. Vincent de Paul Society, was overseeing one of 17 city-operated cooling centers in the Sunnyslope community on Friday.

From Scientific American • Jul. 17, 2023

TWt*rjdati, *L The phone rang just as Alex was halfway out the door on his way to Vincent de Paul.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer