The Society numbers about , in some 90 countries worldwide, whose members operate through so-called "conferences". A conference may be based out of a church, community center, school, hospital, etc. Non-Catholics may join with the understanding that the Society is a Catholic organization.
Emmanuel Bailly, editor of the Tribune Catholique, in reviving a student organization which had been suspended during the revolutionary activity of July They called their new association "The Conference of History. He admitted that the Catholic Church had done much good work in the past, but "what do you do now? Bailly's office. Emmanuel Bailly, the married layman, was chosen by the six students as their first President. Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of 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, humility and sharing, which is nourished by prayer and reflection, mutually supportive gatherings and adherence to a basic Rule. Organizaed 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 distinction in those served, because in them Vincentians see the face of Christ. Vincent de Paul adheres to a group of core values; these are principles central to its creed and ministry:.
In all parts of the world, Vincentians work in the same fashion, through small teams of 10 to 20 persons called Conferences, always directed by the laity but, whenever possible, accompanied by a priest or religious. It is in this way that the Conferences express, with regard to the Church, both their desired hierarchical independence and their deep filial attachment.
While ministering to the de Gondis family, however, Vincent began noticing the great inequities between the lots of the rich and the poor. After serving Christ for sixty years as a priest, Vincent de Paul died on September 27, We celebrate his Feast Day on September It is an easy climb to the reliquary by a double stairway behind the altar, to venerate his relics.
When his body was first exhumed it appeared to be incorrupt but later flooding damaged the area where his body was placed and the body did decay. What you will see here is his skeleton covered with wax, giving him a very realistic appearance.
There is a small gift shop here as well, open at irregular hours. They only speak French in the shop. Click here for a great assortment of St. Vincent de Paul medals, statues and more in our online store opens in new window. To reach the Shrine of Saint Vincent de Paul by Metro, get off at the Vaneau station which is on the same street as the shrine. From the outside it does not appear to be any different from many of the other buildings on the street even knowing where it is, we have almost walked by it before , but inside you will find a beautiful church.
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