St. Vincent de Paul

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international organization that helps the poor and suffering. Its purpose is to provide direct aid to those who suffer, and to help individuals reduce and even eliminate the causes of their suffering themselves.

St. Columban works with St. Vincent de Paul to aid those in need, offering essential items through clothing drives and other events throughout the year. Our St. Vincent de Paul conference maintains a pantry of non- perishable food, toiletries and household cleaning supplies. Monetary donations are also welcome!

Mission Statement of the U.S. Society of St. Vincent de Paul:
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, humility 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. Click here for a video about our mission.

"After the love of God your principal concern must be to serve the Poor with great gentleness and cordiality, sympathizing with them in their ailments and listening to their complaints....for they look on you as people sent by God to help them. You are therefore intended to represent the goodness of God in the eyes of the Poor." St. Vincent de Paul, 1657

"The poor are hungry not only for food, they are hungry to be recognized as human beings. They are hungry for dignity and to be treated as we are treated. They are hungry for our love." -Mother Teresa


Values:  Holiness of life, Service to the poor, Humility, Simplicity, Charity, Community of Faith

To request assistance:
Please call 513-683-0105 and leave a detailed message in the confidential SVDP voicemail x 2115

To Volunteer:
Please call Art Bedel at 513-315-2191

To Donate:
Non-perishable food, toiletries and household cleaning supplies may be placed in the St. Vincent de Paul collection box in the Church hallway or it may be taken to the Parish Office. Monetary donations should be taken to the parish Office or placed into the Sunday collection basket.  Please make checks payable to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Vehicle Donation Program:
Used vehicles can provide transportation for someone in need or may be turned into food, clothing, shelter, medicine or elder care.  Call the SVDP national number 800-322-8284 or visit their website.  They promise to pick up the car within 24 hours and provide all tax paperwork to you. Any funds generated will be returned to our local conference for use.

Learn more:
Click the Links to the left to learn more about the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the St. Columban Conference.