Vincent de Paul
Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660), for whom the university is named, lived in seventeenth century France. He was a compassionate and deeply spiritual priest who dedicated his life to serving the poor.

Vincent brought together and inspired groups of like-minded women and men to join him in addressing the needs of the poor and the reasons for their poverty and marginalization.

Vincent was also a man of wisdom who believed in the power of education to transform the world for the better. He believed in the sacredness of life, and the God-given dignity and inestimable value for each human person. He is aptly known as the “Apostle of Charity.”

The Vincentian Character of DePaul University
DePaul, a Catholic, Vincentian, and urban university, takes its name from Saint Vincent de Paul. The religious community founded by Saint Vincent, commonly known as "Vincentians," established the university and endowed it with a distinctive spirit: to foster in higher education a deep respect for the God-given dignity of all persons, especially the materially, culturally, and spiritually deprived, and to instill in educated persons a dedication to the service of others. The women and men of DePaul have retained this spirit as a highly valued heritage and a vital influence in every succeeding generation of the university's development.

Vincentians at DePaul University 2007-2008

Rev. Kevin S. Collins, C.M.
Assistant Vice President
Office of Diversity and Equity

Rev. Thomas M. Croak, C.M.
Director
Student Legal Services
Assistant Director of Development
Athletics
Assistant Professor Emeritus
School of Education

Rev. Anthony J. Dosen, C.M.
Assistant Professor
School of Education

Bro. Mark E. Elder, C.M.
Adjunct Faculty
Department of Art and Art History
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Public Art Coordinator
Steans Center for Community-Based Service Learning

Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M.
President

Rev. Ronald J. Hoye, C.M.
Priest Chaplain

Rev. Jay Jung, C.M.
Academic Advisor
School of Education

Rev. Patrick J. McDevitt, C.M.
Assistant Professor
School of Education

Rev. John P. Minogue, C.M.
Professor (on leave of absence)
Department of Religious Studies
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Rev. J. Patrick Murphy, C.M.
Associate Professor
Director
Graduate Public Service Program
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Rev. John T.  Richardson, C.M.
Chancellor
(on extended leave of absence from the university)

Rev. Christopher S. Robinson, C.M.
Associate Director
Catholic Campus Ministry and
Pastoral Outreach
University Ministry

Rev. John E. Rybolt, C.M.
Vincentian Scholar-in-Residence
Office of Mission and Values

Rev. Charles F. Shelby, C.M.
Vice Chancellor
Office of Development

Rev. Paul A. Sisul, C.M.
Director of Academic Relations
School of Computer Science, Telecommunications and
Information Services

Rev. Edward J. Tomasiewicz, C.M.
Adjunct Faculty
Religious Studies Department
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Rev. Edward R. Udovic, C.M.
Secretary of the University
Secretary, Members of the Corporation
Senior Executive for University Mission
University Mission and Values
Vice President for Teaching and Learning Resources
Teaching and Learning Resources
Associate Professor
Department of History
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Rev. Abenet Abebe, C.M. (Ethiopia)
Student, English Language Academy

Rev. George Azhakanakunnel, C.M. (India)
Student, Philosophy

Rev. Daniel Hasso, C.M. (Ethiopia)
Student, School of Education

Rev. Cletus Kpalap, C.M. (Nigeria)
Student, Public Service Program

Rev. Agustinus Marsup, C.M. (Indonesia)
Student, English Language Academy

Rev. Firmin Mola Mbalo, C.M. (Congo)
Student, CTI

Rev. Jose Nazhianpara, C.M. (India)
Student, Philosophy

Rev. Robertus Wijanarko, C.M. (Indonesia)
Student, Philosophy