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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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