Vincentian Heritage Week connects the DePaul community

DePaul hosted the inaugural Loop Mini Vinny Fest to engage more community members from the downtown campus in celebrating the university's Vincentian legacy. (DePaul University/Kathy Hillegonds)

Loop Mini Vinny Fest attendees showed off their caricature portraits. (DePaul University/Kathy Hillegonds)

(DePaul University/Kathy Hillegonds)

Staff members Rick Moreci and Sandra Tanksley checked in for the St. Vincent de Paul Prayer Breakfast at the Lincoln Park Campus Student Center. (DePaul University/Diane M. Smutny)

Students, faculty and staff lined up to enjoy the many breakfast options during the morning's program. (DePaul University/Diane M. Smutny)

(DePaul University/Diane M. Smutny)

President Rob Manuel delivered the keynote speech at the St. Vincent de Paul Prayer Breakfast. He outlined his vision of the Vincentian spirit and its impact in these times of complexity and uncertainty. (DePaul University/Diane M. Smutny)

Manuel spent time meeting students at the St. Vincent de Paul Prayer Breakfast held in the Lincoln Park Student Center. (DePaul University/Diane M. Smutny)

An overwhelming number of students attended Vinny Fest 2022 to celebrate St. Vincent de Paul. (DePaul University/Diane M. Smutny)

Fr. Memo Campuzano, C.M., vice president for Mission and Ministry (center), stopped for a photo with students dressed as St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac at Vinny Fest 2022. (DePaul University/Diane M. Smutny)

More than 40 university partners hosted activities and games. (DePaul University/Diane M. Smutny)

Joyana Dvorak, the associate director for Student Engagement and Mission Integration, served lunch to attendees. (DePaul University/Diane M. Smutny)

DIBS enjoyed bungee jumping at Vinny Fest. (DePaul University/Diane M. Smutny)

DIBS and the DePaul Spirit Squad showed off their school pride during the annual program. (DePaul University/Diane M. Smutny)