Vincent was a trailblazer, a true change agent of his day. He was a man who saw hope and possibility despite the challenges of his time. He felt a keen dissatisfaction in the gap between the way the world should be and the way the world was. Throughout his 79 years, Vincent sought to close […]
Resources, News, Events and Happenings related to the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the ongoing life and work of the university community. Mission Monday A Toulouse Rendezvous What I learned from walking in St. Louise’s footsteps …read more Vincent de Paul Heritage Week 2024 Vincent was a trailblazer, a true change agent […]
As this past academic year was nearing its end, I was eagerly awaiting an upcoming summer trip. A close friend of mine turned fifty this summer and coordinated an adventure for a group of friends to stay in a château in the south of France for a week. Having worked at DePaul for over a […]
With sadness, we have learned of the death of Frank Dinello, the founder and director of the DePaul Mental Health Clinic. Frank passed away on June 12, 2024 at the age of 95. He is survived by his wife, five children, nine grandchildren, great-grandchild, and extended family and friends. Frank’s life exemplified the strength of […]
With sadness, we have learned of the death of Paul Kraus, the father of Emily Kraus of Global Engagement. Paul passed away on July 22 at the age of 72. He was a dedicated and loyal husband to Jane for nearly 44 years and father to Linsey (David) Smith, Emily, and Anne (Becky Biermann) Kraus. […]
Resources, News, Events and Happenings related to the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the ongoing life and work of the university community. Mission Monday Recentering on Our Vocation The summer offers time and space to remember, discover, and recenter on what matters most and why we do what we do. …read more […]
“Holiness consists in this: doing well what you do, in conformity to your vocation.” – Vincent de Paul We have enough on our plate. And please remember, no one is asking us to be Saint Mother Teresa. We are all challenged enough each day with the ongoing invitation to become most fully and authentically who […]
With a mix of profound joy and sadness, we share news of the birth of twins to Tyneka Harris Coronado, associate director in Information Services, and her husband, David, on May 2, three months before their due date, followed by the eventual loss of their son, Daniel, eight days later. Daniel Juan Ricardo Coronado […]
Resources, News, Events and Happenings related to the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the ongoing life and work of the university community. Mission Monday At the Heart of Our Mission Recently, I was asked, “What is at the heart of DePaul and its mission? …read more Spirit of DePaul Award Winners Announced […]
Recently, I was asked, “What is at the heart of DePaul and its mission?” After a brief pause, I responded that, for me, what best captures the heart of our mission is the concept frequently referenced here: Vincentian personalism. In my thinking and experience, Vincentian personalism is the foundational building block for all else that […]