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  • SVDP Conferences
  • SVDP Walk pictures
  • Caps for Kids
  • SVDP National Council
  • SVDP Eyedentity Program
  • Diocese of Gary
  • SVDP Donate a Car Program
  • Prayer Requests
  • SVDP Spiritual Advisor
  • Voice of the Poor
  • SVDP Events in 2023

SVDP Events & Meetings 2023

Fundraisers and Programs

SVDP Council Building Fund/Operational Expenses Campaign

The SVDP District Council has a new address in Hammond, IN in continued partnership with the OLPH/SVDP conference. 

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Center

2714 169th St.

Hammond, IN  46323

This building has an office, food pantry, meeting room, and storage. SVDP/OLPH Vincentians will be working the office taking calls and making pledges and referrals as

well as running the Food Pantry. We hope to have to have trainings and workshops for our Vincentians and mentoring programs. 

Caps for Kids Program

The Caps for Kids Program starts in October, 2023  and ends in January, 2024.Donations of new hats, gloves, scarves and warm socks will be collected and distributed throughout the Diocese. Monetary donations can be made to the SVDP Council to purchase these items.


Friends of the Poor Walk 2023

SVDP District Council

Saturday, September 23, 2023

There is only one location to choose to participate in raising funds for your conference or the Council. Lemon Lake County Park in Crown Point.  Registration at 9 am. Walk begins at 10 am. The Lemon Lake location has a free Fellowship Picnic for all participants that starts at 11 am. To receive a free t shirt please register for the Walk by Aug. 21st. You may register to raise funds as a Walker on the SVDP National Friends of the Poor web site www.fopwalk.org or call 219-845-7531 or garycouncils

Council Meetings



Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023

Nativity of Our Savior Church

2949 Willowcreek Rd.

Portage, IN 

Details will be shared soon.



Formation

Trainings for Vincentians and Formators

Ozanam Orientation

"Inspiring Presence" Eucharistic Revival

$ 20.00 per person

The Diocese of Gary is presenting this conference at Bishop Noll Institute in Hammond, IN on Saturday, August 26,2023. Mass is at 7:30 a.m. and the sessions will follow until noon. Lunch will be served after the end of the conference.

Please register for this conference at www.dcgary.org

The SVDP Council is a Silver Sponsor of this event and will have a display table of our ministry set up.

Vincentian Retreat

Saturday, September 9, 2023

St. James the Less Church  (Hall)

9640 Kennedy Ave.

Hammond, IN  46322

9 am - Noon with a luncheon to follow

Sr. Joyce Diltz, PHJC - Retreat Presenter

Please register for Retreat by August 30, 2023

Email the Council at garycouncilsvdp@att.com

Poverty Awareness Workshop/VOP

The SVDP Council Voice of the Poor Committee is organizing a Poverty Awareness Workshop in October, 2023. It will start at 9:00 am and end at 3 pm. Vincentians from the Archdiocese of Chicago will be

presenting at this event.

Day and date will be posted ASAP. We encourage all Vincentians to attend to become more aware of Poverty issues that affect our neighbors in need.

Time and Date will be announced soon.

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