Vincent de Paul was a priest who was most remembered for his kindness. He worked to earn money, then gave it all away to the poor. He brought poor people who were sick to his own home and cared for them. He is the patron of charitable societies.

Poor children were always hanging on his coat tails. To the children, he gave food, clothing, toys and all the love that was in his heart.

Vincent gathered a group of men and women dedicated to God. The women, who called themselves Sisters of Charity, nursed the sick and cooked meals for them. The men with Vincent, who called themselves Priests of the Mission, collect food and clothes for those who could not work. After his death in 1660, the Vincentians and the Sisters of Charity continued his work.