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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.


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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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

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

From BBC

A vigil for the couple will be held on Sunday at St Vincent de Paul church in Ligoniel, where Fr Cushnahan said "people are welcome to pay their respects".

From BBC

The Passage, which takes its ethos from the social reformer St Vincent de Paul, has been working in Westminster since 1980, and last year helped more than 3,000 people who were facing homelessness.

From BBC

“Just two in 11 years,” said Powe, who attends St. Vincent de Paul in Huntington Beach.

From Los Angeles Times