 The Institute's mission is to promote a living interest in the historical, spiritual and charitable heritage of the Vincentian family in following Jesus Christ, the Evangelizer of the Poor and the source and model of all charity, under the patronage of Saint Vincent de Paul, (1581–1660) and Saint Louise de Marillac, (1591–1660).The Institute is now sponsored by DePaul University and is part of the university’s Office of Mission and Values.The Institute publishes a bi-annual academic journal entitled "Vincentian Heritage", a scholarly monograph series, and a wide variety of translations and original works in the Vincentian tradition.