Saint Vincent DePaul Charity Flashcards
What’s a common purpose that SVP shares with other Catholic communities?
To share the message of Jesus with others.
Who founded SVP?
Blessed Frédéric Ozanam in Paris in 1833 when he was 20 years old.
What was Frédéric influenced by to create SVP?
The Gospel message of Jesus Christ and by the life if St Vincent DePaul, who was also concerned with the poor.
In the early days of SVP what would the group meet up and do in Paris?
They met regularly to distribute food to the poor of Paris.
Who guided SVP in their efforts?
Sister Rosalie Rendu, a member of the Daughter of Charity.
Who beautified Frédéric Ozanam and when?
Pope John Paul II beautified him in 1997.
When’s Ozanam’s feast day?
September 9th.
What is beautification?
It’s when the Pope formally declares that a deceaced person has heroic degree of holiness in theirs lives and the are blessed.
How many countries are in the international presence of SVP?
140 countries.
How many members does SVP have?
700,000 members.
How many volunteers does SVP have?
1.5 million volunteers.
When was SVP established in Ireland?
1844.
How many volunteers for SVP are in Ireland?
Over 11,000.
