Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
Lay Catholic charitable service to the poor in 150 countries. Home visits, food, housing.
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul — distinct from the Vincentian congregation — is a lay Catholic organization providing direct charitable service to the poor. Founded in 1833 by Frédéric Ozanam, SVdP operates in 150 countries through home visits, food pantries, emergency assistance, housing support, and disaster relief.
“Person-to-person service to the poor”
Areas of Mission
Countries Served
Volunteer & Mission Opportunities
Duration
Ongoing
Requirements
Catholic or Christian, open to all
See Also
Maryknoll Lay Missioners
Long-term lay Catholics serving in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers
The first US Catholic foreign mission society, serving in 20+ countries since 1911.
Maryknoll Sisters
First US Catholic sisters founded for overseas mission. Serving in 26 countries for over 100 years.
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Full-time service in 19 US cities. Community living, social justice, Ignatian formation.
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