St. Vincent de Paul is the patron saint of leprosy, lost articles, Madagascar, prisoners, Richmond, Virginia, spiritual help, Saint Vincent de Paul Societies, Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, Vincentian Service Corps, volunteers, charitable societies, horses, hospitals. Pray to St. Vincent de Paul Novena if you or someone you know is suffering from leprosy or incarceration in jail.
If you’re a member of any of St. Vincent de Paul societies then also you can seek his intercession by reciting his prayer.
About St. Vincent de Paul
Vincent de Paul, sometimes known as Saint Vincent de Paul, was a Catholic priest from France who dedicated his life to helping the poor. Vincent was appointed as a chaplain to the galleys in 1622.
He returned to be the superior of what is now known as the Congregation of the Mission, or the “Vincentians,” after serving for a period in Paris among imprisoned galley-slaves (in France known as “Lazaristes”).
These priests were to devote themselves fully to the inhabitants of tiny towns and villages, taking vows of poverty, chastity, obedience, and stability. Vincent was passionate about leading clergy retreats at a time when there was a lot of laxities, abuse, and ignorance among them.
He was the founder of the Congregation of the Mission and Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, as well as a pioneer in clerical education and a key figure in the establishment of seminaries.
He was ordained in 1600 and graduated from the University of Toulouse in 1604. He was educated by the Franciscans in Dax, France. He was reputedly kidnapped and sold as a slave at sea by Barbary pirates, but he managed to flee. He returned to Rome for a year to pursue his studies before settling in Paris. He gave the parish of Clichy to the revered Cardinal Pierre de Bérulle.
On April 23, 1833, Frederic was 20 years old when he founded the Society in Paris with a group of friends. A year later, he made that pivotal statement. It encapsulates Society’s spiritual character as well as its commitment to social justice.
The patron saint of the new Society was chosen as St. Vincent de Paul. The Society has always advocated for a realistic, direct approach to poverty alleviation.
Until 1963, the ‘Woman’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul,’ with headquarters in Bologna, Italy, was a separate organization that served women all over the world. It was established in 1856 to provide philanthropic assistance to those who needed it most, such as widows, orphan girls, and mothers with small families.
In 1967, the women’s Society was merged with the men’s Society after a trial period. On a global scale, Society currently accepts both men and women as equal members with equal responsibilities.
Facts
Novena Starts: September 18th
Feast Day: September 27th
Significance of St. Vincent de Paul Novena
On September 27th, the Church of England and the Episcopal Church remember Vincent with a Lesser Festival (US). Vincent was honored at one of the feasts held by the French Deist Church of the Theophilanthropy.
Read more: St. Charles Borromeo Novena
St. Vincent de Paul Novena
Day 1
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O Glorious Saint Vincent de Paul,
the mention of your name suggests a litany of your virtues:
humility, zeal, mercy, self-sacrifice.
It also recalls your many foundations:
Works of Mercy, Congregations, Societies.
The Church gratefully remembers your promotion of the priesthood.
Inspire all Charitable Workers,
especially those who minister,
to both the spiritually and the materially poor.
O Lord, give us the grace that You bestowed upon,
your servant St. Vincent de Paul,
to relinquish the temptation of material things,
in our holy effort to minister to the poor.
Amen
<<mention your special request>>
Recite once
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Day 2
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O Glorious Saint Vincent de Paul,
the mention of your name suggests a litany of your virtues:
humility, zeal, mercy, self-sacrifice.
It also recalls your many foundations:
Works of Mercy, Congregations, Societies.
The Church gratefully remembers your promotion of the priesthood.
Inspire all Charitable Workers,
especially those who minister,
to both the spiritually and the materially poor.
O Lord, give us the grace that You bestowed upon,
your servant St. Vincent de Paul,
to relinquish the temptation of material things,
in our holy effort to minister to the poor.
Amen
<<mention your special request>>
Recite once
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Read more: Father Michael McGivney Novena Prayer
Day 3
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O Glorious Saint Vincent de Paul,
the mention of your name suggests a litany of your virtues:
humility, zeal, mercy, self-sacrifice.
It also recalls your many foundations:
Works of Mercy, Congregations, Societies.
The Church gratefully remembers your promotion of the priesthood.
Inspire all Charitable Workers,
especially those who minister,
to both the spiritually and the materially poor.
O Lord, give us the grace that You bestowed upon,
your servant St. Vincent de Paul,
to relinquish the temptation of material things,
in our holy effort to minister to the poor.
Amen
<<mention your special request>>
Recite once
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Day 4
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O Glorious Saint Vincent de Paul,
the mention of your name suggests a litany of your virtues:
humility, zeal, mercy, self-sacrifice.
It also recalls your many foundations:
Works of Mercy, Congregations, Societies.
The Church gratefully remembers your promotion of the priesthood.
Inspire all Charitable Workers,
especially those who minister,
to both the spiritually and the materially poor.
O Lord, give us the grace that You bestowed upon,
your servant St. Vincent de Paul,
to relinquish the temptation of material things,
in our holy effort to minister to the poor.
Amen
<<mention your special request>>
Recite once
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Day 5
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O Glorious Saint Vincent de Paul,
the mention of your name suggests a litany of your virtues:
humility, zeal, mercy, self-sacrifice.
It also recalls your many foundations:
Works of Mercy, Congregations, Societies.
The Church gratefully remembers your promotion of the priesthood.
Inspire all Charitable Workers,
especially those who minister,
to both the spiritually and the materially poor.
O Lord, give us the grace that You bestowed upon,
your servant St. Vincent de Paul,
to relinquish the temptation of material things,
in our holy effort to minister to the poor.
Amen
<<mention your special request>>
Recite once
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Read more: St. Florian Novena
Day 6
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O Glorious Saint Vincent de Paul,
the mention of your name suggests a litany of your virtues:
humility, zeal, mercy, self-sacrifice.
It also recalls your many foundations:
Works of Mercy, Congregations, Societies.
The Church gratefully remembers your promotion of the priesthood.
Inspire all Charitable Workers,
especially those who minister,
to both the spiritually and the materially poor.
O Lord, give us the grace that You bestowed upon,
your servant St. Vincent de Paul,
to relinquish the temptation of material things,
in our holy effort to minister to the poor.
Amen
<<mention your special request>>
Recite once
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Day 7
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O Glorious Saint Vincent de Paul,
the mention of your name suggests a litany of your virtues:
humility, zeal, mercy, self-sacrifice.
It also recalls your many foundations:
Works of Mercy, Congregations, Societies.
The Church gratefully remembers your promotion of the priesthood.
Inspire all Charitable Workers,
especially those who minister,
to both the spiritually and the materially poor.
O Lord, give us the grace that You bestowed upon,
your servant St. Vincent de Paul,
to relinquish the temptation of material things,
in our holy effort to minister to the poor.
Amen
<<mention your special request>>
Recite once
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Day 8
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O Glorious Saint Vincent de Paul,
the mention of your name suggests a litany of your virtues:
humility, zeal, mercy, self-sacrifice.
It also recalls your many foundations:
Works of Mercy, Congregations, Societies.
The Church gratefully remembers your promotion of the priesthood.
Inspire all Charitable Workers,
especially those who minister,
to both the spiritually and the materially poor.
O Lord, give us the grace that You bestowed upon,
your servant St. Vincent de Paul,
to relinquish the temptation of material things,
in our holy effort to minister to the poor.
Amen
<<mention your special request>>
Recite once
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Day 9
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O Glorious Saint Vincent de Paul,
the mention of your name suggests a litany of your virtues:
humility, zeal, mercy, self-sacrifice.
It also recalls your many foundations:
Works of Mercy, Congregations, Societies.
The Church gratefully remembers your promotion of the priesthood.
Inspire all Charitable Workers,
especially those who minister,
to both the spiritually and the materially poor.
O Lord, give us the grace that You bestowed upon,
your servant St. Vincent de Paul,
to relinquish the temptation of material things,
in our holy effort to minister to the poor.
Amen
<<mention your special request>>
Recite once
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Read more: St. Brigid Novena Prayer