“A network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need.”
Members are ordinary people who belong to The St. Vincent de Paul Society. They are called Vincentians. The Society offers its members the opportunity to practice the three values of spiritual growth, friendship, and works of charity.
The purpose of the Society is to fulfill the two great commandments Jesus gave His disciples: love of God and love of neighbor. We seek to grow spiritually in our meetings and through prayer and sharing of our faith. Members develop a bond or community of faith with each other. We participate in different forms of spiritual formation, training, and retreats. Vincentians seek out God’s needy, both materially and spiritually, and help where we can.
We respond to opportunities to serve that God presents to us. By coming closer to those in need, we become closer to God and each other.
Vincentians come from all walks of life: doctors, office workers, lawyers, factory workers, stay-at-home parents, students, retirees. While Vincentians are not professionally trained social workers, they desire to serve as Jesus served-with unconditional love.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is easy to join. There is no initiation fee or special qualifications other than the desire to join with others to help those in need for the love of God.