The Vincentian vocation affects every aspects of member’s daily lives, making them more sensitive and caring in their family, work and leisure activities. Vincentians are available for work in the conference only after fulfilling their family and professional duties. Members, conferences, councils, communities of faith and love.
Membership:
The society is open to all those who seek to live their faith, loving and committing themselves to their neighbors in need.
Equity:
The society in each of it’s conference ( the primary basic unit) of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul) makes no distinction regarding gender, wealth, occupation, social status or ethnic origin.
Meetings of the Vincentian Members
The members meet as brothers and sisters with Christ in the midst of them in Conference that are genuine communities of faith and love, of prayer and action. Spiritual bonds and friendship between members are essential as is the common mission to help the poor and marginalized. The entire Society is a true unique worldwide Community of Vincentian friends.
Frequency of the Meetings:
The Conferences meet regularly and consistently usually weekly, but at least every fortnight.
Fraternity and Simplicity:
Meetings are held in a spirit of fraternity, simplicity and Christian joy.
Preserving the Spirit:
Members of all ages strive to preserve the spirit of youth, which is characterized by enthusiasm, adaptability and creative imagination. They are willing to make sacrifices and take risks for the benefits of the poor wherever they may be, by sharing their discomfort, needs and sorrows and defending their rights.
Sis Angela Enyielu ( From Society Manual, Page 190, 4th Edition)
