![Picture](/uploads/4/0/2/2/4022894/8146703.jpg?346)
First Grade Holy Person...
St. Vincent De Paul (1581-1660) was founder of the Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Confraternities of Charity, and Ladies of Charity. A man of deep faith, keen intellect, and enormous creativity, he has become known as the "The Apostle of Charity" and "Father of the Poor." His contributions to the training of priests and organizing parish missions and other services for the poor shaped our Church's role in the modern world. His feast day is September 27.
Today...Vincentian spirituality continues to be embodied by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul: "Inspired by 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 those who are needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul. ... 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."
Hands-on learning opportunities...The Louisville SVDP has many ministries to the poor, including a soup kitchen and supportive housing in downtown Louisville. To learn more about the work of the Vincentians, arrange a class field trip by contacting Donna Young, Director of Volunteer Services, at [email protected] or (502) 301-8688.
St. Vincent De Paul (1581-1660) was founder of the Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Confraternities of Charity, and Ladies of Charity. A man of deep faith, keen intellect, and enormous creativity, he has become known as the "The Apostle of Charity" and "Father of the Poor." His contributions to the training of priests and organizing parish missions and other services for the poor shaped our Church's role in the modern world. His feast day is September 27.
Today...Vincentian spirituality continues to be embodied by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul: "Inspired by 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 those who are needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul. ... 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."
Hands-on learning opportunities...The Louisville SVDP has many ministries to the poor, including a soup kitchen and supportive housing in downtown Louisville. To learn more about the work of the Vincentians, arrange a class field trip by contacting Donna Young, Director of Volunteer Services, at [email protected] or (502) 301-8688.