Vincentian

American

[vin-sen-shuhn] / vɪnˈsɛn ʃən /

noun

Also called Lazarist. a member of the “Congregation of the Mission,” founded in France in 1625, engaged chiefly in conducting missions and clerical seminaries.

adjective

of or relating to St. Vincent de Paul or the Vincentians.

Etymology

Origin of Vincentian

1850–55; Vincent (de Paul) + -ian

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Mr McKenzie added that the information that can be shared with the public is "quite limited" and that the investigation by Grenadian and Vincentian authorities remains ongoing.

From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2024

“The information I possess is limited and can be considered second-hand as I have had very limited discussions regarding the details of the investigation with my Vincentian counterpart,” McKenzie said.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2024

I began the project focused on conservation; I wanted to know if Faroese and Vincentian whaling was sustainable.

From Salon ● Dec. 2, 2018

Father Dick and his identical twin who also is a Vincentian priest, Father Bob, direct parish retreats and novenas around the country.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2016

He was not inspired to a speech career by any sports voice, but by two Vincentian priests, one a “fiery orator,” and the other a “semantic craftsman,” he once said.

From New York Times ● Jul. 12, 2010

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