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The Foundation

Our history

Ninety years of university education

The Fondazione La Vincenziana was established in 1934 and has been carrying out its mission ever since: welcoming and supporting young people who come to Milan for study and work. The Foundation's Colleges offer a family atmosphere, help in facing the difficulties of living away from home, and guidance for growing in faith.

The Fondazione La Vincenziana is part of the activities of the Diocese of Milan.

College accommodation
Formation
Community
Spiritual growth
Ninety years of university education
Novant'anni di cammino

Le tappe della nostra storia

1934

La fondazione

L'11 maggio il Cardinale Alfredo Ildefonso Schuster istituisce la Fondazione «La Vincenziana» con il fine di assistere religiosamente i giovani operai e studenti che giungevano a Milano, offrendo loro alloggio e accompagnamento spirituale.

1935

Riconoscimento civile

Il 18 maggio la Fondazione ottiene il riconoscimento come ente civilmente riconosciuto, consolidando la propria presenza nella vita sociale e istituzionale della città.

Anni '70

L'apertura agli universitari

La Fondazione amplia la propria missione gestendo i primi Collegi per studenti universitari a Milano, rispondendo alle nuove esigenze di una città in crescita e in trasformazione.

Oggi

La Vincenziana oggi

Quattro collegi universitari nel cuore di Milano — San Filippo Neri, San Paolo, Bertoni e Santa Maria del Rosario — accolgono ogni anno oltre 350 studenti in un progetto formativo che intreccia accoglienza, cultura, spiritualità e comunità.

Our values

What guides us every day

Vincentian values are at the heart of our educational mission. They guide the Foundation's choices and inspire daily life in the colleges.

Charity

Love for our neighbour, inspired by Saint Vincent de Paul, is the foundation of our educational presence.

Community

We believe in the power of authentic relationships and shared growth as a tool for formation.

Formation

The integral formation of the person — intellectual, human and spiritual — is the primary objective of every educational action.

Culture

We promote curiosity, critical dialogue and openness to every form of knowledge as tools for growth.

Responsibility

We educate for personal and civic responsibility, forming citizens capable of contributing to the common good.

Openness to the world

We encourage intercultural dialogue and international solidarity as essential dimensions of university life.

CSQA certifies the Fondazione La Vincenziana
Quality certification

CSQA certifies the Fondazione La Vincenziana

ISO 9001 for diocesan university colleges in Milan

The Fondazione "La Vincenziana" in Milan has obtained ISO 9001 certification from CSQA for several services of excellence, on the eve of its 90th anniversary.

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