THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
We are a lay Catholic organization whose mission is to live the Gospel message by serving Christ through our neighbours in
need with love, respect, justice and joy.
We welcome compassionate people who feel a need to enhance their Christian life and view joining the SSVP as a means to accomplish it.
We are a Catholic organization and serve
We are a lay Catholic organization whose mission is to live the Gospel message by serving Christ through our neighbours in
need with love, respect, justice and joy.
We welcome compassionate people who feel a need to enhance their Christian life and view joining the SSVP as a means to accomplish it.
We are a Catholic organization and serve anyone regardless of their religious beliefs or affiliations.
Members of the Society are committed to turning concern into action.
OUR LOGO
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
The fish is the symbol of Christianity and in this case represents the SSVP.
The eye of the fish is the vigilant eye of God seeking to help the poor in our midst.
The tail tie-knot represents unity and oneness among members and union with the poor.
The circle bounding the logo signifies the worldwide stature of the SSVP.
The words serviens
The fish is the symbol of Christianity and in this case represents the SSVP.
The eye of the fish is the vigilant eye of God seeking to help the poor in our midst.
The tail tie-knot represents unity and oneness among members and union with the poor.
The circle bounding the logo signifies the worldwide stature of the SSVP.
The words serviens in spe means to serve in hope, the hope that comes from
Our Lord Jesus Christ.
OUR HISTORY
OUR MISSION
OUR HISTORY
The Society was founded in1933 by Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, a French lawyer, author, and professor in the Sorbonne.
In Paris, he was haunted by the misery of the poor and campaigned for justice and charity. His faith enabled him to see Christ in the poor and clearly stated: "Our aim is to keep the faith and to spread it among others
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The Society was founded in1933 by Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, a French lawyer, author, and professor in the Sorbonne.
In Paris, he was haunted by the misery of the poor and campaigned for justice and charity. His faith enabled him to see Christ in the poor and clearly stated: "Our aim is to keep the faith and to spread it among others
by means of charity."
He was beatified by Pope John Paul II in the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris in 1997. His feast day is 9 September.
Saint Vincent de Paul (1581 – 1660) was a French Catholic priest who dedicated himself to serving the poor. He was renowned for
his compassion, humility and generosity.
levels of the society
GREATER TORONTO CENTRAL COUNCIL
Click on the photo to read about the Greater Toronto Central Council, including shelters, recovery homes and summer camps.
Ontario Regional council
The Ontario Regional Council has a focus on social justice. Click on the photo to read about the north of 60 projects that support arctic communities.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CANADA
The National Council of Canada provides articles and information on the impact of the society's efforts across the country, click on the photo to read a few!
International confederation of ssvp
The international home of the Society is in Paris, France.
Read about the Society's contributions in 150 countries around the globe by clicking on the photograph.