St Vincent de Paul Society

Question 1

When and Where was the Society of St Vincent de Paul founded?

Answer 1

It was founded in Paris in 1833

Question 2

SVP’s work can be divided into two main parts. What are they?

Answer 2

Local Activity and Special Projects

Question 3

What do SVP workers do for Local Activity?

Answer 3

Members visit people in need in their homes, care homes, hospital and in prisons. As well as visiting people, they offer practical help like doing the shopping for an elderly person, showing friendship or providing food.

Question 4

What do SVP Workers do for Special Projects?

Answer 4

The SVP offer a range of additional services, depending on the need. In the past, this has included bigger projects that help the local community, such as doing soup runs for the homeless, offering free furniture, providing accommodation to vulnerable people, running children’s camps, disability projects and offering free advice to asylum seekers.

Question 5

What century did St Vincent de Paul abandon his career?

Answer 5

1600s

Question 6

What was was St Vincent de Pauls career that he abondoned?

Answer 6

Working at the Royal Court in France

Question 7

What year did the SVP start operating in England and Wales?

Answer 7

1844