The Vincentian families in Kandhamal, Odisha, on September 27 celebrated the feast of their patron Saint Vinent De Paul. Around 300 children of Kandhamal survivors and lay people joined six priests of the Congregation of the Mission and 20 members of the Daughters of Charity, both founded by the saint, who is the patron of charitable works. The celebrations were at St. Catherine’s Girls’ High School Raikia, Kandhamal.
As reported by mattersindia.com, Father Augustine Singh, the main celebrant of the solemn Mass, remarked that “We are glad that God gave us St. Vincent as model of service to humanity. His life is an inspiration to the whole world for charitable work.” Father Manoranjan Sing, who preached the homily, noted that Saint Vincent De Paul lived for Christ in this world, championing righteousness and justice showing mercy, remaining meek and poor in spirit.
St. Vincent De Paul a French priest founded the Daughters of Charity in 1633 along with Saint Louise De Marillack, a widow. The congregation has 60 provinces with 16,179 members working in 90 countries. They arrived in India in 1940.
Source: www.mattersindia.com
