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Vincentian Mission Statement

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 Frederic Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul. As a reflection of the whole family of God, Members, who are known as Vincentians, are drawn from every ethnic and cultural background, age group, and economic 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.

Vincentian Values

Vincentian Mission Statement

Holiness of Life

Growth in intimacy with Jesus is a life-long process

Prayer

is essential, personal and communal

Service of the Poor

The dignity of the human person The preferential option for the poor The identification of Jesus with the poor

Humility

The virtue of humility, personal and corporate Poverty in spirit is the primary Beatitude

Simplicity

The virtue of simplicity Jesus is the Evangelizer and Servant of the Poor Divine Providence

Charity

The Society is concerned with charity and justice The virtue of charity within and outside of the Society Solidarity

Community of Faith

Friendship Community

Vincentian Vision

COVID 19 Message from our National President

End Poverty through Systemic Change

COVID 19 Message from our National President

Dear Vincentians,

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to ravage our nation with no end in sight. As we Vincentians take appropriate action to protect ourselves, our families, and vulnerable community members, we are already seeing what this crisis will mean for our critical work--more hunger, more unemployment, more housing insecurity, and more calls for our help.

Congress and the Administration are currently negotiating another response package, and a vote could come within days. It is imperative that we make our voices and those of our friends in need heard in the halls of power. Tell Congress that any additional legislation to combat the COVID-19 pandemic must prioritize people that are hungry, homeless, and jobless, as well as support the organizations on the front lines that serve them. The Society and organizations like us will need help to respond to the coming surge in need.

Thank you for all the work you do and will do to respond to this devastating emergency.

Sincerely,

Ralph Middlecamp
National Council President

P.S. Stay tuned to Frederic's E-Gazette for updates on information and resources that you can use to respond to the crisis in your community.If you do not receive the E-Gazette, you can sign up here: http://bit.ly/1GKXYJ6

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Society of St. Vincent de Paul, District Council of Gary, Inc.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul, District Council of Gary, Inc.

Welcome to Society of St. Vincent de Paul, District Council of Gary, Inc.

About Us

Vincentian Mission Statement

Vincentian Mission Statement

Vincentian Mission Statement

Vincentian Values

Vincentian Mission Statement

Vincentian Mission Statement

Vincentian Vision

COVID 19 Message from our National President

COVID 19 Message from our National President

COVID 19 Message from our National President

COVID 19 Message from our National President

COVID 19 Message from our National President

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