Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
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The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP or SVdP or SSVP) is an international voluntary organization in the Catholic Church, founded in 1833 for the sanctification of its members by personal service of the poor. Started by Frédéric Ozanam and Emmanuel Bailly and named after Vincent de Paul, the organization is part of the global Vincentian Family of Catholic organizations.
Named after | St. Vincent de Paul |
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Founded | April 23, 1833; 191 years ago (1833-04-23)[1] |
Founder | Blessed Frédéric Ozanam[2] Mr. Emmanuel Bailly |
Focus | Sanctification of members through service of the poor[3] |
Area served | 153 Countries[4] |
Members | Estimated 800,000[4] |
Superior General | Fr. Bertin Sanon, R.S.V. |
Website | ssvpglobal.org |
Innumerable Catholic parishes have established "conferences", most of which affiliate with a diocesan council. Among its varied efforts to offer material help to the poor or needy, the Society also has thrift stores which sell donated goods at a low price and raise money for the poor.[5] There are a great variety of outreach programs sponsored by the local conferences and councils, addressing local needs for social services.[1]