Mission Statement of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the United States:

 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, humiliation 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 disticntion in those served because, in them, Vincentians see the face of Christ. 

Values

Holiness of Life

Service of the Poor

Humility

Simplicity

Charity

Community of Faith

Other resources: 

• To see a video about the mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, click here 
• To visit the SVDP US-National  home page, click here    
• To visit the international Vincentian homepage, Famvin, click here