About Us

Fr. Vincent Druding walking up staircase of St. Patrick's Cathedral
Fr. Vincent smiling with kids in classroom

Father Vincent Druding hails from Carmel, Indiana, and after a vibrant and adventurous youth and young adulthood, he found himself working on the pile of Ground Zero, where Jesus encountered him and changed his life. In the wake of the tragic events of 9/11, he felt a profound call to serve the Lord, which led him to embrace the priesthood. He was ordained in 2009 for the Archdiocese of New York, and his passion for evangelization and ministry deepened.

As a parochial vicar at Assumption Church in Peekskill, NY, and now at Holy Cross Catholic Church in the Bronx, Fr. Vincent has spent his priesthood serving diverse and vibrant communities.

Fr. Vincent is founder of Franciscan Sisters of the Pure Heart, a mission that aspires to become a religious order to protect the innocence and purity of young hearts. Through his unwavering faith, he continues to inspire and guide with a humble heart and a passionate and steadfast dedication to bringing the love of God to all.

Do you feel called to preserve innocence and purity?