ABOUT US
The congregation of the Mission (commonly known as the “the Vincentians”) is a worldwide order of over 4000 Roman
Catholic priests and brothers in 102 countries founded by St. Vincent De Paul in 1625 for the evangelization of the poor and the formation and education of the diocesan clergy. The men in our congregation pronounce the vows of celibacy, poverty and obedience to God for the whole time of their lives.

The spirit of the Vincentians comprises those personal attitudes and actions of Christ which our founder recommended to all the members from the very beginning: love and reverence for God, openness to Divine Providence, compassionate, effective love for the laity in their formation, so that they too may work for the evangelization of the poor. The Congregation strives to express its spirit in five virtues drawn from its own special way of imitating Jesus Christ, namely Simplicity, Gentleness, Humility, Self-Denial and Zeal.

In 1981 we the Vincentians came to Kenya in response to the request of the Bishop of Marsabit, to form his men for the diocesan priesthood. In 1998 we opened our own seminary in Nairobi, DePaul Centre.

1 Baptized practising Catholic (Those who are baptized as adults, to have practised faith at least 5 years). Active in his
local church or small Christian community.
2. Known to be dedicated to the life of prayer as well as Sacramental life.
3. Male, 18 – 30 years.
4. Academically capable, having completed secondary school with at least a C+ in the national qualifying examination
( in Kenya the KCSE) or similar cumulative marks in the national exam of senior 6 in Uganda (Has Division II and above in UACE i.e 2 Principal passes and Subsidiaries = 10 points). We welcome college students, graduates and people with work experience.
5. Someone who has demonstrated concern for others through acts of service in his community and church.
6. Unmarried, never married and willing to accept a life of celibate chastity.
7. Someone of good health with no evidence of diseases that will prevent him from engaging in a life of active ministry.
8. Open to ethnic diversity, to racial and tribal differences as well as the challenges of a living in a “mixed” community.
9. Of generally sound character and willing to work hard and be fully engaged in all aspect of Vincentian formation.
10. Possessing favourable recommendation from others, including his parish priest, family members, former teachers
and employers.
11. Has no uncleared debt or loan.

1. An initial Application form.
2. A photocopy of your Baptism and Confirmation Certificate, Birth Certificate and Identity Card and if from Uganda you will be required to have a passport.
3. Your Academic Records
• KCPE Certificate, Results slip and Leaving Certificate
• Form 4 Certificate, Result slip for Kenyans and Leaving Certificate
• Form 6 Certificate, Result slip and Leaving Certificate UACE
• Higher Training/University Transcriptsry Transcripts
4. Passport Photos and One Full Length Photo.

The recruiting process usually lasts about 12 months from the time of initial contact between the Vocation Director and the candidate.