The Brothers of Charity are a religious institute of Religious Brothers and associate members at the service of the people most in need in the field of education and health care.
The institute was founded in 1807 by Peter Joseph Triest in Ghent, Belgium.
He also founded three other religious congregations inspired by Vincentian spirituality.
The congregation's patron saint is St. Vincent de Paul.
Today the Brothers maintain a presence in 30 countries.
The Brothers of Charity are a religious institute of Religious Brothers and associate members at the service of the people most in need in the field of education and health care. The institute was founded in 1807 by Peter Joseph Triest in Ghent, Belgium. He also founded three other religious congregations inspired by Vincentian spirituality. The congregation's patron saint is St. Vincent de Paul. Today the Brothers maintain a presence in 30 countries.
Brothers of Charity