Society news
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Commissioning Mass for new South Australian State President
A Commissioning Mass for the new State President of the Society in South Australia, Cathy Beaton, was held at St…
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Volunteer sails on Ship for World Youth
Late last year, Vincentian Beverley Kerr was named the NSW Volunteer of the Year for her extraordinary commitment to social…
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Experienced chief executive appointed to head the National Council
The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council has welcomed Toby oConnor as its new Chief Executive Officer. Announcing Mr…
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New State President for Victoria
A Commissioning Mass was held for new Victorian State President Kevin McMahon on Sunday 29 April at St Thomas the…
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Annette Baker awarded 2017 Community Leader of the Year Award
Vincentian Annette Baker was awarded the 2017 Community Leader of the Year Award in Brisbane on 15 November at a…
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Vincentian wins state-wide volunteer award
Late last year, Vincentian Beverley Kerr was named the NSW Volunteer of the Year for her extraordinary commitment to social…
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New President elected to lead the National Council
Claire Victory has been elected as the St Vincent de Paul Society National Council’s new National President and Warwick Fulton…
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Vincentians come out in force
A strong contingent of Vincentians joined thousands of others in Canberra’s Civic Square on 9 April for the Palm Sunday Refugee…
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It’s an honour
Vincentians shone on 26 January in the Australia Day 2017 honours list. The accolades continued on 12 June, when the official…
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Beverley Kerr named Illawarra Volunteer of the Year
Beverley ‘Bev’ Kerr has a longstanding and unparalleled legacy of philanthropic service to the St Vincent de Paul Society New…
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Queensland volunteer rewarded for dedication
Youth volunteer for the St Vincent de Paul Society, Daniel Ingledew, has been rewarded by the charity organisation for his…
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Kate Barton receives community service award
Vinnies ACT Youth Representative Kate Barton was acknowledged at the ACT government’s Young Canberra Citizen of the Year Awards on…
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Women lead the way in the NT
In a historic development for the St Vincent de Paul Society of Australia, the new Northern Territory Council has a…
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Australia Day Honours for Vincentians
On 26 January, numerous volunteers and members of the St Vincent de Paul Society were recognised across Australia for tirelessly…
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Dr John Falzon on The Drum
The Society’s National Council CEO Dr John Falzon was a guest panellist on ABC television’s The Drum program on Thursday…
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The Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand
The year 2017 marked the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the Society of St Vincent de Paul in New…
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Prayer, hope and perseverance for 100-year-old Vincentian
Members of the St Vincent de Paul Society’s Bassendean Conference in Perth, Western Australia were on hand to help their…
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2018 Walk For Justice For Refugees
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a member of the Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA), which is…
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Fashionable bargains flaunted first ‘Dressed by Vinnies’ Day
The National Centres Committee organised its inaugural ‘Dressed by Vinnies’ Day on Friday 26 October. The national event encouraged all…
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Vinnies Queensland celebrates 125 years
Paul Finch had personal reasons for joining the St Vincent de Paul Society, just like thousands of others Queenslanders over…
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Vincentians attend ordination of new Wollongong Bishop
Jennifer and Alex Popov said they felt privileged to represent both the St Vincent de Paul Society and St Mary…
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Australia Day Honours for Vincentians
On 26 January, numerous volunteers and members of the St Vincent de Paul Society were recognised across Australia, for tirelessly…
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Update on congress projects
Since the St Vincent de Paul Society’s National Congress was held in October 2017, Vincentians have been busy devising strategies…
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‘Angels with scissors’ a cut above the rest
There’s nothing like a fresh haircut to instil happiness and confidence in a person, and people in need experienced this…
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International President of the St Vincent de Paul Society visits Canberra and Sydney
The Society’s International President, Renato Lima de Oliveira, was in Australia in late March, to meet staff and volunteers and…
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Priceless find returns home
It might be an unassuming little book, but it comes with a wealth of history and a touch of mystery.…
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Member survey
Jodie Conduit, a researcher from the University of Adelaide, is currently collating data to obtain insights into how the St…
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Grassroots commitment to our companions
The St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn has been assisting people experiencing poverty and disadvantage in our community since 1886,…
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Vinnies 2020
A time of preparation is underway. Australia’s bishops, with the approval of Pope Francis, are holding a Plenary Council in 2020.…
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