“I want anAssociation of the youthto be founded, on which I will bestow abundant graces”...
We are an international association that originates from the expressed desire of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a desire that was revealed on July 18, 1830, to Saint Catherine Labouré in Paris, France.
Initially called Children of Mary, the name became Vincentian Marian Youth in 1999 to properly reflect the Vincentian values that sustain the association.
At this time, we are present in 78 countries and have more than 30,000 members on five continents.