Congregation of the Mission
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"Lazarists" redirects here. For the knights of the Christian military order also known as Lazarists, see Order of Saint Lazarus.
The Congregation of the Mission (Latin: Congregatio Missionis), abbreviated CM and commonly called the Vincentians or Lazarists, is a Catholic society of apostolic life of pontifical right for men founded by Vincent de Paul. It is associated with the Vincentian Family, a loose federation of organizations that look to Vincent de Paul as their founder or patron.
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Congregatio Missionis | |
Abbreviation | CM |
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Nickname | Vincentians, Paules, Lazarites, Lazarists, Lazarians |
Established | April 17, 1625; 399 years ago (April 17, 1625) |
Founder | Vincent de Paul |
Founded at | Paris, France |
Type | Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Right (for Men)[1] |
Headquarters | General Motherhouse Via dei Capasso 30, 00164 Rome, Italy[2] |
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Members | 3,100 as of 2021 |
Motto | Latin: Evangelizare pauperibus misit me English: He sent me to bring Good News to the poor |
Superior General | Tomaž Mavrič, CM[2] |
Patron | Saint Vincent de Paul, CM |
Main organ | Nuntia and Vincentiana |
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