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VINCENTIAN…..KNOW THY SOCIETY!!!
THE ORIGINS OF THE SOCIETY AND SERVICE TO THE POOR.
The society of St Vincent de Paul is a worldwide Christian community; founded in Paris in 1833, by a group of young Catholic lay people and another person, who joined together to create the first conference. The society wishes to remember them all with gratitude, as they set an example of dedication to the poor and Church. From Le Tailandier, who first received the first inspiration, to Blessed Frederick Ozanam, Paul Lamache, Francois Lallie, Jules Deaveaux, Felix Clave, all of them knew, in their humility, how to seek the wise advice and support of the one who would become the first President General of the flourishing Society, Emmanuel Baily.
The Holy Spirit was undoubtedly present in all of them at the Founding of the Society, fostering the charisms of each one. Among Them, Blessed Frederick Ozanam was a radiant source of inspiration.
The Society has been Catholic from its origins. It remains an International Catholic voluntary organization of lay people men and Women.
( From the Society Manual (4th Edition) page 183)
