Life
What things did he organize during his lifetime?
He organized charities, established hospitals and orphanages, and provided aids to war victims
How many miracles has Saint Vincent de Paul performed?
2
What did he ask of wealthy people?
For them to give him money to donate to charity
Why did he become a priest?
He became a priest partly because of his ambition, financial security and a better social and respected position, rather than for spiritual reasons initially.
What did he do as a young boy?
He worked as a shepherd on his family's small farm in southern France, tending his father's sheep and cattle
Where was he born?
Pouy, France
Who was the first person St. Vincent de Paul healed?
A nun who after praying to him, was magically healed.
True or False, St. Vincent convinced a man to give back the things he robbed.
False.
What did he teach the other priests?
A deeper understanding of the priesthood, focusing on the formation of priests, empowering them with spiritual skills for serving the poor.
When was St.Vincent de Paul born?
April 24, 1581
What was he the patron saint of?
Charity.
Who is the second person he healed and what did he heal?
A laywoman healed from paralysis.
What order did he start?
He founded the Congregation of the Mission.
When was he ordained a priest?
1600.
What did he do as a job in his childhood?
Helped his peasant family with farm labor.
How old was St. Vincent de Paul when he died?
79 years old.
What disease was the nun suffering from when he healed her?
Ulcers.
What two names was he known as?
"Apostle of charity," and "Father of the poor."
Saint Vincent de Paul organized 2 religion orders, what was one of them?
The Congregation of the Mission. The Daughters of Charity.
What was St. Vincent de Paul ashamed of as a child?
His peasant family.
Where was ONE of his statues?
Multiple choice. St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. Richmond, Virginia. Paris, France.
What was something that was close to a miracle?
Multiple people describe him laying hands on the sick leading to them getting healed.
True or false did he establish hospitals and orphanages?
True.
When is St.Vincent de Paul's feast day?
September 27th.
How many siblings did he have?
5.