SVP Flashcards
1
Q
What denomination
A
Roman Catholic
2
Q
Founder?
A
Blessed Frederick Ozanam
3
Q
Where?
A
France, Paris.
4
Q
Year?
A
1833
5
Q
How old was Ozanam when he founded this
A
20
6
Q
What was he influences by
A
Gospel message of Jesus Christ.
7
Q
What other thing was he influences by
A
The life of St Vincent de Paul
8
Q
Who guided their efforts
A
Sister Rosalie Rendu, member of the daughters
9
Q
When and who beatified Frederick Ozanam?
A
1997, Pope John Paul II
10
Q
When was his feast day?
A
9th of September
11
Q
How many countries have SVP today?
A
Over 140.
12
Q
How many members and how many volunteers?
A
700,000 members, 1.5Million volunteers.
13
Q
When was SVP established in Ireland?
A
1844
14
Q
How many offices across Ireland
A
8
15
Q
How many volunteers in Ireland?
A
More than 11,000 volunteers.
16
Q
What is the goal of SVP
A
To fight poverty.
