About
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust. A parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg – Bishop Larry J. Kulick, J.C.L.
Our Mission Statement
We, the members of Saint Vincent Basilica Parish, aspire to live the teachings of Jesus Christ, being open to the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and the mercy of God, in prayer, love, and service to all.
History
How does a parish attached to a Benedictine monastery fall under the patronage of Saint Vincent de Paul? Since 1790, Saint Vincent Basilica Parish has been housed in five buildings and has been in the territory of four dioceses. Today it is a cornerstone of the local community and is part of a much larger ecosphere.
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Saint Vincent Archabbey
Established in 1846, the Archabbey of Saint Vincent is a community of monks, sharing a life in union with Christ Jesus, according to the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church and the monastic Rule of Saint Benedict.
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Saint Vincent College
Saint Vincent College is a Catholic liberal arts college rooted in the Benedictine tradition committed to pursuing excellence in academics and preparing you for a life of meaning— professionally and personally— for a lifetime.
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Saint Vincent Seminary
Saint Vincent Seminary is the fourth oldest Roman Catholic Seminary in the United States. It has its canonical foundation in the papal bull Inter ceteras, issued by Pope Pius IX, but its actual origins go back to the vision of a single Benedictine monk from Bavaria, Boniface Wimmer.
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