Office of Mission & Values 
"What you are about to undertake is a great work.  I pray that our Lord will bless your leadership."
St. Vincent DePaul
Our Mission: Guided by the university's strategic plan, VISION Twenty12, the Office of Mission and Values collaborates with university constituencies in ways that measurably enhance their understanding and support of DePaul University's Catholic, Vincentian and urban identity.  Together we provide the leadership that enables the university to fulfill its distinctive educational mission, serve its diverse student body and maximize its strategic capacities.  As the premier international resource for Vincentian studies, the Office also serves a wide range of external constituencies who seek to deepen their engagement with Vincentian history, spirituality and service.

Featured Items

Vincent de Paul DVD Documentary




In January 2010 DePaul University released a 64 minute video documentary on the lives of Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac. You can view the movie online in English, Spanish and French.

You can also purchase the DVD from the DePaul Bookstore in English, French and Spanish.

Vincentian Heritage Days


Vincentian Heritage Days is a series of community events that bring together faculty, staff, and students for discussions and celebrations in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul. In an effort to promote more Vincentian programming throughout the academic year, Vincentian Heritage Days takes place each academic quarter.

Visit the event calendar for this quarter >

What did Vincent say?


Over the past year, the Office of Mission and Values has been compiling a database of quotes from Saint Vincent de Paul.

Each quote was taken from Vincent de Paul's Correspondence, Conferences and Documents. The database is available right now and is fully searchable.

Visit the website >

All Things Vincentian 

All Things Vincentian is a research portal bringing together digital Vincentian source material, journal articles, image collections, archives, exhibits and online conversation.

Visit the All Things Vincentian Site >

Workshops: Social Venture Business Plan Competition

DePaul University is hosting a Social Venture Business Plan competition sponsored by the Grameen Creative Lab to design a replicable model of a social business that creates at least ten jobs for individuals living in poverty.

Details of the competition can be found here >

January 24th Session >

February 2nd Session >

Lousie de Marillac Lecture

“Louise de Marillac: From Leading Lady to Protagonist” Sr.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
DePaul University
Cortelyou Commons
2324 N. Fremont


Please RSVP to Alice Farrell
afarrell@depaul.edu or 312/362-8822.

Add to your calendar >

News & Events

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  • Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture

    1/20/2012
    The Spiritual Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Presented by: Dr. Lewis V. Baldwin.

  • Annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

    12/12/2011
    Please join us for una Convivencia (a small communal meal & gathering) immediately after Mass. Both campuses will host events.

  • Annual Vincent de Paul lecture

    10/24/2011
    Building a Non-Profit Today: The Inspiration and Challenges Inherent in Vincentian Values

  • Fr. Richardson Book Event

    10/20/2011
    Please join in celebrating the newly published memoirs of Fr. John T. Richardson, C.M. Fr. Richardson will offer his remarks, and the book will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

  • Friends of the Poor Walk 2011

    9/25/2011
    The Society will hold its third annual nationwide Friends of the Poor® Walk. Pledges made on behalf of registered walkers in a given community will benefit those most in need in that same community.