"Inspired by the Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to the needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Frédéric Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul. As a reflection of the whole family of God, memebers, who are known as Vincentians, are drawn from every ethnic and cultural background, age group, and ecinomic level. Vincentians are united in an international society of charity by their spirit of poverty, humility and sharing, which is nourished by prayer and reflection, mutually supportive gatherings and adherence to a basic Rule. Organized locally, Vincentians witness God's love by embracing all works of charity and justice. The Society collaborates with other people of good will in relieving need and addressing its causes, making no   distinction in those served, because in them Vincentians see the face of Christ.' 
-National Council's Mission Statement

 
   Prayer of the Vincentian Family  

Lord Jesus, you who willed to become poor,

give us eyes and a heart directed toward the poor;

help us recognize you in them --

in their thirst, their hunger, their loneliness, and their misfortune.

Enkindle within our Vincentian Family

unity, simplicity, humility,

and the fire of love

that burned in St. Vincent de Paul

Strengthen us, so that faithful to the practice of  
these virtues, we may contemplate you and serve
you in the person of the poor,

and may one day be united with
you and them in your Kingdom.  

Amen.

To learn more about the history of the SVDP Society take a look at the following video:

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For further information please see the links below:

National Council of the United States

Diocese of Cleveland SVDP