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WEBHome - SVDP USA. Spirituality. Friendship. Service. We are the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. A worldwide network of 800,000 lay Catholics, we are inspired by Gospel values to grow in holiness and build a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need.
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - Wikipedia
WEBThe Society of St. Vincent de Paul was founded in Dublin on 16 December 1844. It is now the largest voluntary charitable organisation in Ireland, making it one of Ireland's best known and most widely supported organisations of social concern and action.
Finding Local Assistance & Services - SVDP USA
WEBThe Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides assistance to neighbors in need at the local level. Find information about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul closest to you from the Locations listings below.
The Beginnings of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
WEBThe Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the United States Just 12 years after its founding in France, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul established roots in the United States. On November 20, 1845, the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul was established in St. Louis, Missouri at the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France, popularly ...
History of the Society – St. Vincent de Paul USA Member Site
WEBThe Story of the Founding. Two centuries after St. Vincent de Paul’s time, a young man named Frédéric Ozanam arrived in Paris to study at the Sorbonne. He soon joined a discussion group, the Conference of History, where …
About us - SSVP Global
WEBThe Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is present in over 150 countries, with 800,000 members and 1,500,000 volunteers. Every day, it helps over 30 million people. The SSVP is an associate member of UNESCO and a special adviser to the UN Economic and Social Council ( ECOSOC ).
International Confederation of the Society of St Vincent de Paul
WEB5 days ago · To defend freedom and social justice. Committed to a fairer, more equal society. We work through person-to-person contact, with families, children and young people, adults, the homeless, the sick, refugees or immigrants. We are involved in projects for international cooperation and development aid. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR WORK.
Who we are - SSVP Global
WEBThe SSVP provides care and support for people who are sick, especially for patients who are alone, or whose families cannot take care of them. We are developing health campaigns and promote creation of medical centres.
St. Vincent de Paul - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBApr 20, 2024 · Saint Vincent de Paul, French saint, founder of the Congregation of the Mission (Lazarists, or Vincentians) for preaching missions to the peasantry and for educating and training a pastoral clergy. Known for his charity and compassion for the poor, he is the patron saint of charitable societies.
Mission and History | The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
WEBOur Mission. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is dedicated to feeding, clothing, housing and healing individuals and families in our community who have nowhere else to turn for help. As important, St. Vincent de Paul provides meaningful opportunities for volunteers to serve their neighbors in need with love and compassion.
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