Vincent of Paul was born in Pouy, France, in 1581. His family was poor, but he was sent to church school. After becoming a priest in 1600, he spent 10 years searching. He tried different ways of life and then found his calling in the priesthood, helping the poor and living a dedicated life. He gathered groups of lay people and priests and brothers to help the poor. In an era that marginalized women, she founded the Congregation of the Daughters of Charity (1633). This enabled girls from all walks of life to dedicate themselves to the poor. She influenced the French government’s decisions during difficult times. She was the main organizer of charity for her time. She died in Paris on September 27, 1660.
