ABOUT US
The Congregation of the Mission (the Vincentians) is a community of Catholic priests and brothers founded by St. Vincent de Paul to follow Christ preaching the gospel to the poor. Their primary endeavors are work with the poor and the formation of clergy and laity for ministry, especially among lower income communities.
The Western Province grew from their first mission to the territory of the Louisiana Purchase in 1818 to serve those who lived on the frontier into its current network of apostolates and missions throughout the western half of the United States. Current missions extend to parish ministries, formation of clergy, educational ministries, and missionary activity with members serving in Kenya, Bolivia, and Alaska.
The Vincentians look forward to collaborating with Mercy Housing to provide permanent homes affordable to community members with a range of incomes.
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Palm tree located on the grounds of the De Paul Center Campus.
Mercy Housing California (MHC) is a California based, nonprofit housing development organization with the mission of creating and strengthening healthy communities. Mercy Housing has created and preserved affordable housing for Californians for over 40 years. Today MHC owns and manages 151 communities serving 19,600 residents.
MHC is an affiliate of Mercy Housing, Inc. (MHI), a national nonprofit housing development, management, and resident services organization founded by six congregations of Women Religious including the Daughters of Charity, the Sisters of Mercy, and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange.
MHC has been recognized for its outstanding design, quality management, and model of service provision by a wide range of public and private organizations, including the National Association of Home Builders, Affordable Housing Finance, and the American Institute of Architects.
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Villa Madera, located in Oxnard, California, provides 72 homes for families.