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The Order of St. Camillus is a world-wide order of Roman Catholic men who serve the sick in traditional and diversely new ways as brothers and priests. Joyfully accepting the difficult challenge of witnessing to the merciful love of Christ for nearly 500 years, they continue to follow in the footsteps of their founder who said that "the poor and the sick are the heart of God."

St. Camillus lived in Italy in the late 16th century. He was born to serve his brothers and sisters through his later dedication to the sick and the dying. He was canonized in 1746 and later declared patron saint of the sick, nurses and of hospitals and hospital personnel. Camillus inspires because of his undeniably human nature.

The order has an international apostolate with over 1000 brothers and priests in over 30 countries. it is a demanding call to action on some of the most dangerous, impoverished fronts of society. The first red crosses on the battlefield were worn by the brothers and priests of the Roman Catholic Order of St. Camillus! They are identified by a simple Red Cross across their habits, the universal sign of charity and service.

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