10/19/2026
Another gem from our archives is a letter written by Fr. Stephen Redmond, OP. Fr. Redmond was the pastor and architectural mind behind the building of our current and permanent church.
It was no easy endeavor. The parish in 1952 was in debt 555,000 dollars. To put that in perspective, today that debt would amount to approximately 7 million dollars.
In an effort to reduce the debt, a special collection, pledge, and campaign was launched by Fr. Redmond and with the help of our St. Vincent Ferrer Guild ladies and the men of the Holy Name Society.
They succeed through the sacrifices of many in not only reducing the debt but in building the beautiful church that we call home.
Today we likewise have entered another season of renewal and sacrifice. Our capital campaign has begun here at St. Vincent and it requires all of us to contribute and sacrifice if we are to ensure that our parish not only survives but thrives.
In the words of Fr. Redmond, “Please make a sacrifice. If our Divine Lord could sacrifice His very life for love of you, surely you can make a material sacrifice for love of Him.”
