Society of St. Vincent de Paul

About

Our Organization

For over 50 years the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has brought hope into the lives of those who are experiencing life crises throughout North Texas. Vincentians bring the love of God and the compassion of Jesus to the poor and suffering in the spirit of their founder Fredric Ozanam, and their patron, St. Vincent de Paul.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is one of the oldest charitable organizations in the world, founded in 1833 in France by seven students including Frederic Ozanam. The young Frederic, a Catholic, wanted to help the poor of all religions during the industrial revolution. He also wanted to improve the lives of his peers by urging them to perform works of charity rather than simply talk about what should be done to help the needy.

Our members, called Vincentians, continually strive to promote the dignity of the people they serve while helping alleviate their suffering and distress and working to help correct conditions that cause these problems. To obtain more information from a global perspective, please visit the Society’s International website at www.ozanet.org

Our Mission

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 Frédéric Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul.

Our local conference is affiliated with St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Community in Frisco, TX. and is part of the regional, national and international organization of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Getting Involved

Is Christ knocking at your door?

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me. (MT 25:35)

In addition to donations of money, the St. Francis of Assisi conference needs volunteers. There are many ways to help:

Join our team as a volunteer
Become a case worker and visit clients in their home
Provide prayers and spiritual direction
Help with Social Services
Provide research, guidance and administrative support
Help find jobs
Help with financial record keeping
Participate in fundraisers

Please note: SVdP meets most weeks on Mondays at 7 p.m.

Newcomers: Join us! We meet at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Frisco.