Society Vincent de Paul

The Parish Conference of the Society concerns itself with the poor and needy and is associated with the main body of the Society which is international and was established in Paris in 1833.

The principal work of the Conference is the supply of food, clothing and material assistance to poverty stricken families and individuals, and the furnishing of these goods to abandoned children and orphanage institutions and those who are homeless.

It is an ongoing implementation of Christ’s command to serve God through serving the poor. All work is done on a pro deo basis and spiritual dependence on God is the cornerstone of the work done.

The contact persons are – Danny Naidoo (President) – 073 912 7595; Norman Adami (Vice President) – 083 414 3115 and Aimee Koch (Secretary) – 076 545 2755

The Society was founded in Paris in 1833 by 21 year old Sorbonne University student Frederick Ozanam (1813 – 1853) with four fellow students and named after Saint of the poor St Vincent de Paul (1581-1660). Today the Society is an international autonomous organisation within the Church in 146 countries, with close on 1 million lay Catholic volunteers who express their faith through service to the poor. The Society commenced in South Africa in 1856 - today has Conference in most parishes. The role of the Society in the parish is to serve the poor and needy on behalf of the entire parish community.