Saint Vincent de Paul As a young boy, Vincent wanted to become a priest, he loved to serve during Mass.At age 19, he became a priest.When Vincent went to a place in France, their ship was attacked by pirates. He was captured and sold as a slave to a Frenchman who stopped practicing his catholic faith. At age 19, he became a priest.When Vincent went to a place in France, their ship was attacked by pirates. He was captured and sold as a slave to a Frenchman who stopped practicing his catholic faith. Vincent helped the Frenchman regain his Catholic faith and so he was freed.Back in France, Vincent began serving the poor. He founded a religious community called the Congregation of the Mission, where young men were trained to become priests.He also founded a community of sisters to help him serve the poor.We celebrate his feast day on September 27. He is the patron Saint of charitable works“Whoever keeps My commandments is the one who loves me. If he loves Me, he will also be loved by My Father.”At the age of 19, he became a priest. He founded a religious community called the Congregation of the Mission and community of sisters to help him serve the poor. September 27 is his feast day. He is the patron saint of charitable works