The Vincentians are known as “Lazarists” in French-speaking countries and “Padres Paules” in the Spanish world. They were originally called “Priests and Brothers of the Missions” because of the work they did on behalf of the Missions to the poor people. They are serving in over 80 countries in Africa, the Americas , Asia, Europe and Oceania .
The first Vincentians in the Philippines arrived from Spain in 1862. They worked zealously for the formation of the clergy for the Philippine Church. They also served as the spiritual fathers of the Daughters of Charity.
The Vincentians are men who follow Christ, the Evangelizer of the poor, who put on the spirit of Christ himself; who work on evangelizing the poor, especially the more abandoned; and who help the clergy and the laity in their formation and lead them to a fuller participation in the evangelization of the poor.
The Vincentians in the Philippines has local and international communities.
In the Philippines , we are in:
- Angono, Rizal
- Bontoc-Lagawe
- Cadlan, Pili Camarines Sur
- Cebu: Subangdaku, Mandaue City l Mabolo, Cebu City
- Iloilo City : Calumpang l Jaro
- Loreto, Tubajon, Surigao del Norte
- Manila Central House
- Muntinlupa City
- Ozamiz City
- Quezon City : Provincial House l DePaul House l St Vincent Seminary l St Vincent School of Theology l Payatas
Outside of the country, Filipino Vincentians are in:
- Beirut , Lebanon
- Honiara , Solomon Islands
- Khon Kaen & Samphran , Thailand
- Kobe City , Japan
- Korea
- Leuven , Belgium
- Los Angeles , USA
- North Fitzroy , Australia
- Papua New Guinea
- Rome , Italy
- Taiwan
- Thessaloniki , Greece
Visit: CM PHILIPPINES Website
