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48-509: SSVP may refer to: Society of Saint Vincent de Paul , an international Catholic charitable organization SSVP docking system , the standard "probe-and-drogue" docking mechanism of Russian spacecraft Sree Sankara Vidyapeetam is a senior secondary school located in Mattanur, Kerala, India Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with

96-565: A "family" to a "movement", reaching almost 4 million people: In 2022, the Congregation of the Mission had 3,099 incorporated members, of whom 2,781 were priests. They have 476 houses, spread over five vice-provinces: Mozambique, Nigeria, Costa Rica and St. Cyril and Methodius (Ukraine), and thirty-seven provinces on five continents. As of 2021, the Vincentians number about 3,100 worldwide, with

144-506: A $ 1-million and two $ 100,000 Humanity prizes to finalist organizations which contributed to solve most persistent social problems: John Adams (of So Others Might Eat which serves the poor and homeless in Washington, DC ); Stan Goetschalckx (founder and director of AHADI International Institute in Tanzania which educates refugees from Congo , Rwanda , and Burundi ); and Bebot Carcellar of

192-483: 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. There are a great variety of outreach programs sponsored by the local conferences and councils, addressing local needs for social services. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul was founded in 1833 to help impoverished people living in

240-481: A famine, a civil war, a war of independence, two world wars, and several economic recessions. In Australia, "Vinnies" workers and volunteers number about 58,000. Works include Conferences, Special Works, and Vinnies op shops , assisting over 2,200,000 people in Australia each year. In 1996, Ozcare was established as a special work of the society. It provides aged care and disability centres and services. In 2018,

288-448: A group of missionaries for the most abandoned areas of France was born in him, and in 1625 he founded the Congregation of the Mission as an apostolic society together with other priests, Anthony Portail, M. Belin, Francis de Coudray and John de la Salle. Years later, this mission found its motto in the passage in Luke's gospel , Evangelizare pauperibus misit me (The Holy Spirit sent me to bring

336-526: A presence in 95 different countries. Its specific apostolate remains the evangelization of the poor and the formation of the clergy. As of 2017 , Tomaž Mavrič is the incumbent worldwide superior general of the Congregation of the Mission, elected during its general assembly on July 5, 2016. On August 30, 2007, The Catholic University of America , (with the Opus Prize 2004 Foundation, affiliated with The Opus Group), announced that it would award on November 8

384-460: A small price, often with home pick-up for large items. Money, and many times donated items, are distributed to the poor. Congregation of the Mission Inspired by the "first mission" of Chátillon-les-Dombes and Folleville, where he delivered his first mission sermon, St. Vincent de Paul discovered the need and importance of popular missions and general confessions. His concern to form

432-546: A statue of Saint Vincent de Paul. Currently, for the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission, the Vincentians are renovating the Mother House, with the aim of accommodating those seeking spiritual enrichment, especially members of all branches of the Vincentian Family, pilgrims and people of faith. There are people who do not belong to groups or congregations of consecrated life, but who live

480-976: Is also responsible for the creation of the Vincentian Facilitators, the Academic Social Responsibility, the Academic Social Entrepreneurship, and the Academic Social Journalism at the Vincentian-owned Adamson University. Through the Vincentian Center, the movement towards academic social networking has become a reality in the university. It is also responsible for organizing the First Northville and Southville People's Congress, consisting of around 750,000 relocatees from Metro Manila and

528-476: 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. Innumerable Catholic parishes have established "conferences", most of which affiliate with

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576-587: Is in Manchester, Connecticut. Members of the congregation include: The religious congregation runs the following institutions of higher education: Institutions formerly run by the Congregation: The Vincentian fathers also run a number of secondary schools, most notably in Dublin, Ireland, where the order is in charge of two such institutions. [REDACTED]  This article incorporates text from

624-606: Is on the Place de la Visitation, thanks among others to Monsieur Thheuret, Apostolic Protonotary in Monaco and to Mr Gastaldi, Mayor of Monaco. Mr. Theuret was appointed first Honorary President. The Vice-President of Honor being the Marquis de la Riva, first Chambellan of the Sovereign Prince. The first active President was Lieutenant Plati. The Sovereign Prince, Prince Charles III, was one of

672-516: Is registered under the Income Tax Act 1961 with exemption under Sec 80G, FCRA under the ministry of Home Affairs and Societies Regn. Act and Bombay Public Trust Act 1950. The Society numbers about 800,000 members in some 140 countries worldwide, whose members operate through "conferences". A Conference may be based out of a church, school, community center, hospital, etc., and is composed of Catholic volunteers who pursue their own Christian growth in

720-523: Is the first Asian to hold the office. In 1991, Carcellar was assigned to Payatas. With his "Planning for a new home, Systemic Change Strategy," he organized Philippine massive home constructions, which he began by a savings program at Payatas dumpsite. Carcellar's "The Homeless Peoples Federation Philippines" provided slum dwellers of Iloilo City and Mandaue City with initiatives to survive poverty. In 2008 it promoted savings in Southeast Asia , since

768-635: The Archdiocese of Ozamiz . The Philippine province has a deacon, 5 incorporated brothers, and 97 priests. A major work is the housing program for hundreds of families, especially those affected by demolitions and relocations along the Philippine North and South Railways tracks. The CBCP Newsletter announced on July 10, 2008, the appointment of the Philippine Marcelo Manimtim as director of Paris-based Centre International de Formation. Manimtim

816-628: The Sisters of Charity in the Setonian tradition and several others, including some religious groups that are part of the Anglican Communion like the Company of Mission Priests . Servant of God Fr. Ignatius Spencer from London came to know the Society in visits to Paris. Parisian Monsieur Baudon, who would assume the presidency of SVDP in 1847, visited London in 1842 and persuaded Spencer to write about

864-553: The Adamson University. The center intends to engage the Adamson's academic community more deeply and directly in nation-building and to directly respond to Millennium Development Goals ' poverty alleviation initiatives in the country. De Castro also cited the Adamson University and a Vincentian priest named Atilano "Nonong" Fajardo for their efforts in putting up the Vincentian Center. The Vincentian Center for Social Responsibility

912-754: The Conference. Gerald Ward was born in London in 1806 and was recruited for the Melbourne mission by the pioneering father, later bishop, Patrick Geoghegan . Ward was familiar with SVP from London and, observing the plight of the poor after the Victorian gold rush , established the Society in Australia in 1854. Ward served as its first president and helped establish the SVP orphanage in South Melbourne. In March 2023, Mark Gaetani

960-524: The Council General International. The Superior Council of India was renamed as National Council of India on 06.08.1973. The National Council of India has its Headquarters in Mumbai and the present President’s secretariat is at Chennai, Tamil Nadu with the election of Bro. S. Jude ZR Mangalraj as the 14th National President of India with effect from 28th February 2021. The National Council of India

1008-535: The Good News to the poor, Luke 4:18 ). In 1633, motivated by that same Spirit, St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac founded the Company of the Daughters of Charity , a group of women dedicated to serving the "poorest of the poor". Prayer and community life were essential elements of their vocation of service, with a characteristic spirit of humility, simplicity and charity. The Congregation has its origin in

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1056-641: The Philippine Federation affiliated with an international network called "Slum/Shack Dwellers International". Another, younger Vincentian was also assigned by Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales as the Coordinator of the Housing Ministry of the Archdiocese of Manila. On September 28, 2007, Philippine Vice President Noli De Castro welcomed the launching of the Vincentian Center for Social Responsibility by

1104-655: The SVP Rule. On 16 November 1845, Bishop Peter Richard Kenrick dedicated the new St. Vincent de Paul church on South Eighth Street and invited Timon to preach. Timon discussed the Society in his sermon, in the presence of prominent laymen who took hold of the idea and held an organizational meeting on 20 November 1845. The Conference included Moses Linton, founder of the St. Louis Medical and Surgical Journal, and as chair Judge Bryan Mullanphy who would become mayor of St. Louis. Bishop Kenrick appointed Fr. Ambrose Heim as spiritual advisor to

1152-750: The Society in the Catholic Magazine . Then in January 1844 M. Pagliano, a London restaurateur and recent convert to Catholicism, gathered 13 Catholic men and the first English SVP conference was founded. Early initiatives included the formation of the Catholic Shoe Black Brigade, providing boys with gainful employment and the first home of "the Rescue Society" which under various names still offers child care in many dioceses. In 2013 there were more than 10,000 members in more than 1,000 Conferences in

1200-560: The South American republics, Portugal , Spain , and Russia , some of which were later suppressed. In the same year they had fourteen establishments in the United States of America . The Mother House (Maison Mère) is the successor of the first Mother House which was the former priory of Saint Lazare. This house, located at 95 rue de Sèvres, was the former residence of the Duke of Lorges, and

1248-629: The St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland was named as one of the Queensland Greats by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk in a ceremony at the Queensland Art Gallery on 8 June 2018. In New Zealand, SVP operates in 23 regions with over 50 shops which serve as centres for welfare service, including food banks and food trucks. Most Catholic schools have Young Vinnies who help with fundraising and with training for dealing directly with

1296-638: The United Kingdom, making over 500,000 recorded visits annually to more than 100,000 people. The Society's first Conference in the United States was established in 1845 in St. Louis , Missouri, at the Basilica of St. Louis King of France , or "Old Cathedral". Fr. John Timon, CM , had learned of the Society while visiting with his Vincentian superiors in Paris. From Dublin , Ireland, he brought to St. Louis copies of

1344-632: The Vincentian Missionaries Social Development Foundation. On November 8, 2007, David M. O'Connell, president of Catholic University, personally bestowed these Opus Prizes at the university's Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center. In 2008 the Vincentian family marked 150 years in the Philippines, led by the provincial Bienvenido M. Disu, Gregorio L. Bañaga, President of Adamson University , and Archbishop Jesus Dosado of

1392-691: The date of its suppression in 1796 it possessed thirty-five establishments. The Congregation of the Mission was permitted to return in 1816, where it is very active. In Madagascar it had a mission from 1648 until 1674. In 1783 Vincentians were appointed to take the place of the Jesuits in the Levantine and Chinese missions; and in 1874 their establishments throughout the Ottoman Empire numbered sixteen. In addition, they established missions in Persia , Abyssinia , Mexico ,

1440-686: The eastern sea board. The also founded and still run Niagara University along with St. John's University (New York City) . They also has a sub-province in Panama. The Western Province of the USA has a mission in Kenya, where in conjunction with parish ministry water projects have been initiated to provide clean water to the people. The New England Province was founded in 1904 by Vincentians from Poland. They staff parishes in New York and Connecticut. The provincial headquarters

1488-416: The elderly, and medicine. Revenue is raised through a large network of thrift stores. One of the working companies is Aurora Glass Foundry that recycles scrap glass and turns it into various decorative glass products for sale. The first Conference of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Monaco was created in 1876. The Conference of the immaculate Conception of Monaco-City whose commemorative plaque

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1536-482: The eve of the French Revolution , Saint Lazare was plundered by the mob and the congregation was later suppressed; it was restored by Napoleon in 1804 at the desire of Pius VII , abolished by him in 1809 in consequence of a quarrel with the pope, and again restored in 1816. The Vincentians were expelled from Italy in 1871 and from Germany in 1873. The Vincentian province of Poland was singularly prosperous; at

1584-954: The first benefactors. At the time, the Immaculate Conception Conference was attached to the Particular Council of the Nice Conferences. St. Vincent de Paul Society in Monaco is located on 32 Rue Grimaldi, in the Condamine neighbourhood. The St. Vincent de Paul Society runs charity shops in many countries including Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Ireland, and Canada. These shops are organized by local chapters in St. Louis , Cincinnati area with 7, Omaha, Nebraska , Dayton, Ohio , Des Moines, Iowa , Florida, California, Pennsylvania with 24, Western Oregon , Georgia , Arizona , Idaho , and Western Washington . Items from clothing to automobiles are sold for

1632-683: The mid-19th century and received benefactors in places such as Tours where figures such as the Venerable Leo Dupont , known as the Holy Man of Tours , became collaborators. The Society is part of the Vincentian Family which also includes two congregations founded by St. Vincent de Paul – the Congregation of the Mission with Vincentian priests and brothers and the Ladies of Charity – along with

1680-580: The poor. The work is varied, following the Vinnie motto: "No act of charity is foreign to the society." The national headquarters is in St. Louis. Membership in the United States in 2015 exceeded 97,000 in 4,400 communities. Expenditures to people in poverty were $ 473,821,563. Programs include visits to homes, prisons, and hospitals, housing assistance, disaster relief, job training and placement, food pantries, dining halls, clothing, transportation and utility costs, care for

1728-690: The provinces of Cavite, Bulacan and Laguna. The Vincentians travelled to the United States in 1816 and two years later established St. Mary's of the Barrens seminary . They founded Niagara University (1856), St. John's University (1870), and DePaul University (1898). The Eastern Province's headquarters is located in Germantown, PA located next to the Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal. The priests of this province serve in several parishes along

1776-698: The service of the poor. Some Conferences exist without affiliating with any local Council, and so are not counted in statistics. Non-Catholics may join and the Society serves all regardless of their personal beliefs. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul was founded in Dublin on 16 December 1844. It is now the largest voluntary charitable organisation in Ireland, making it one of Ireland's best known and most widely supported organisations of social concern and action. It has over 11,500 volunteers, active in every county in Ireland. During its history it has helped people in need through

1824-523: The slums of Paris, France. The primary figure behind the Society's founding was Blessed Frédéric Ozanam , a French lawyer, author, and professor in the Sorbonne . Frédéric collaborated with Emmanuel Bailly, editor of the Tribune Catholique , in reviving a student organization which had been suspended during the revolutionary activity of July 1830. Ozanam was 20 years old when he founded the Society. He

1872-412: The society; this was followed by a brief in September of the same year, regulating its constitution. The rules then adopted, which were framed on the model of those of the Jesuits , were published at Paris in 1668 under the title Regulae seu constitutiones communes congregationis missionis . Its special aims were the religious instruction of the poor, the training of the clergy, and foreign missions. On

1920-482: The spirit of St. Vincent, his spirituality and charism; they are volunteers, they are in parishes, schools, hospitals and so many other places. The spirituality of Vincent de Paul has influenced the foundation of other societies of apostolic life and even of some institutes of consecrated life which, in communion, form today what is called the Vincentian family. There are 170 congregations, with 2 million people involved, and groups of lay people, which have grown from

1968-462: The successful mission to the common people conducted by Vincent de Paul and five other priests on the estates of the Gondi family . More immediately it dates from 1624, when the little community acquired a permanent settlement in the Collège des Bons Enfants in Paris , which later became a seminary under the name of St. Firmin . The first missions of the Vincentians were in the suburbs of Paris and in Picardy and Champagne. Archiepiscopal recognition

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2016-523: The title SSVP . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=SSVP&oldid=787286220 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Society of Saint Vincent de Paul The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul ( SVP or SVdP or SSVP )

2064-522: Was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1997. Emmanuel Bailly was chosen as the first President. The Society took Saint Vincent de Paul as its patron under the influence of Sister Rosalie Rendu , DC. Sister Rosalie, beatified in November 1999 by Pope John Paul II, was a member of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul , earlier known for her work with people in the slums of Paris. She guided Frédéric and his companions in their approach towards those in need. SVP gradually expanded outside Paris in

2112-415: Was born in Glasgow in 1828. He graduated as a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Upon graduation he had joined the Society of St Vincent de Paul. He was secretary at Dumbarton in 1851. He led the St Vincent de Paul Society in the Western Districts of Scotland between 1859 and 1863. By 1863 he was president of the Superior Council of Glasgow and a member of the Council-General in Paris. The Society

2160-420: Was first introduced in India by the French Missionaries at Pondicherry during the Year 1852-53 as a non-aggregated Conference. The Society was officially started in India in 1863 when some conferences in Bombay were aggregated and the Bombay Particular Council was instituted. Then onwards the Society continued to grow in India . On 09.11.1953 the Superior Council of India was established and instituted with

2208-399: Was made available to the Congregation of the Mission by the French government in 1817. Finally, in 2006, the French State made the Congregation of the Mission the owner of the house and its grounds. The Mother House consists of a series of buildings around a paved courtyard. The entrance is in the central neo-Renaissance style pavilion at the back of the courtyard. In a niche on the façade is

2256-698: Was obtained in 1626. By a papal bull on January 12, 1633, the society was constituted a congregation, with Vincent de Paul as its head. About the same time the canons regular of St. Victor handed over to the congregation their priory of Saint Lazare (formerly a lazar-house or leper hospital) in Paris, which led to its members being popularly known as 'Lazarists . Within a few years the Vincentians had acquired another house in Paris and set up other establishments throughout France; missions were also sent to Italy (1638), Tunis (1643), Algiers and Ireland (1646), Madagascar (1648), Poland (1651), and Turkey (1783). A bull of Alexander VII in April 1655 further confirmed

2304-542: Was officially inducted as the 18th National Council President by Archbishop Christopher Prowse at St. Christopher's Cathedral, Manuka in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory , taking over from Claire Victory. Fr. Chataigner, SM, established the first Conference in New Zealand in July 1867, but did not affiliate with the Council-General in Paris. The first to affiliate was the Wellington Conference founded in 1908 by Fr. Petitjean, SM, and Charles O'Neill, followed by other Conferences out of Wellington. Charles O'Neill

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