The Vincentian Roots of Friendship

Written By: Miranda Lukatch, Editor, Vincentian Studies Institute What do Vincent de Paul, Louise de Marillac, Elizabeth Seton, and Frédéric Ozanam have in common? Some answers are obvious: they loved God deeply, they shared a mission, and they accomplished enormous good for the poor. But they shared commonalities not only in what they did but how […]

How Do We Operationalize Dignity?

Written By: Siobhan O’Donoghue, PhD, Director of Faculty and Staff Engagement, Division of Mission and Ministry Some of you reading this may be familiar with the Chicago street named Ozanam Avenue, but how many know who this street is named after? Frédéric Ozanam was a French Catholic literary scholar, lawyer, professor, social advocate, and lay […]

King, Vincent and the Courage to Persevere

Written By: Abdul-Malik Ryan, Assistant Director, Religious Diversity and Pastoral Care Sometimes I wonder, as I know others have, what Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. would think about the fact that his birthday is celebrated as a national holiday. When King was living and working, the only individuals so honored were Jesus (peace be upon […]

Practicing Persistence

Updates, resources, and events highlighting the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the daily life and work of the university community.   MISSION MONDAY Practicing Persistence Why are we surprised when we are presented with difficulties in meeting our goals? READ MORE   UPCOMING EVENTS Faculty and Staff are Invited… Join us for a conversation with […]

Shared Coin

Each year, in celebration of Foundation Day, a new edition of The Shared Coin is released.  This tradition is an invitation for all DePaul students, faculty and staff to celebrate individuals living DePaul’s Vincentian mission by sharing a coin with them. Along with the coin, givers are encouraged to personalize this experience by using the […]

What Anchors You…and Us?

Updates, resources, and events highlighting the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the daily life and work of the university community.   MISSION MONDAY What Anchors You…and Us? As we begin a new calendar year with change and uncertainty, what keeps you—and us—grounded, hopeful, and oriented towards what matters most? READ MORE   VINCENTIAN HERITAGE […]