Society of St.

Vincent de Paul Organization

Council General
(142 Countries, 6 Continents)

USA National Council National Committees Regions

(8 Regions)

(7 National Committees)

(117 Diocesan Councils)

Diocesan Councils

(366 District Councils)

District Councils

Conferences
(4,745 Conferences)

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Council General
Council General
Empowered to Institute New Councils and Aggregate New Conferences of the Society Unites the Society in spirituality and management Presided over by the President General
Council General USA National Council National Committees Regions

Diocesan Councils District Councils Conferences

The President General

Represents the Society before the Holy See and all the religious and lay international bodies. Located in Paris, France-- the location of the founding of the Society Current President Jos Ramn DiazTorremocha
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Council of the United States

The Council Of The United States is composed of:
Council General USA National Council National Committees Regions

National President Appointed Officers National Council Members

Presidents of Diocesan Councils Presidents of Oldest District Councils

Diocesan Councils District Councils Conferences

Supported by:

National Board of Directors 7 Permanent Committees The National Office

Located in St. Louis, Missouri Current President Joe Flannigan Webpage: www.svdpusa.org

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Council of the United States

Council of the United States
Informs Members, the Council General, Religious and Civil Authorities of Activities Through Regular Reports Provides the Rule for United States Provides Resource Materials for Training Provides Reporting Structure for Accountability Provides Disaster Relief to Councils
Council General USA National Council National Committees Regions

Diocesan Councils District Councils Conferences

President of the Council of the United States

Elected for a Six Year Term

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National Council - Technology Services

National Council Communications
Annual Reports Ozanam News Magazine Quarterly Newsletter
Council General USA National Council National Committees Regions

Publications Technology
Computerization Database Websites

Diocesan Councils District Councils Conferences

Vincentian News
VincentPaul Circular Letter Regional/Council Best Practices Stores Newsletter Aggregation/Institution Recruitment Recognition Archives

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National Council - Development Services

Annual Giving USA National Council Programmatic Solicitations Online Giving National Committees Regions Planned and Major Gifts Diocesan Councils Grants District Councils Endowment Fund Corporate Sponsorships Conferences Donor Tracking System Consultation and Collaboration with Other SVDP Fund Raisers Development Strategic Planning Development on the Webpage MBNA Volunteer Resources Public Relations
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Council General

National Council - Formation Services

Projects
Serving In Hope Forming the Formators Weekly Reections Invitation for Renewal Ozanam Orientation Leadership Development Trustees Executive Directors Spiritual Advisors
Council General USA National Council National Committees Regions

Diocesan Councils District Councils Conferences

Workshops

Spiritual Formation
Presentations Retreats

Vincentian Family
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8 Regions of the United States

Western Region Alaska Arizona California Hawaii Idaho Montana Nevada Oregon Utah Washington North Central Region Illinois Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Wisconsin Mid Eastern Region Indiana Kentucky Michigan Ohio Northeastern Region Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire New York Rhode Island Vermont Eastern Region Delaware District of Columbia Maryland New Jersey Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia Southeastern Region Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee

South Central Region Arkansas New Mexico Oklahoma Texas

Midwestern Region Colorado Iowa Kansas Missouri Nebraska Wyoming

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The SVDP Conference

Basic And Essential Unit Of The Society
Small Groups Typically (8-15 members) Frequent Meetings/At Least Twice Monthly Grow Spiritually Together/Weekly Meditations Read and Reect on the Gospel Using Spiritual Reections Provided By National Office Each Conference Must Have Spiritual Advisor Service to the Poor and Needy Resources (Black Bag, Poor Boxes, etc.) Close Relationship with Pastor Led by a President elected for 3 year term
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Council General USA National Council National Committees Regions

Diocesan Councils District Councils Conferences

Guidelines for a Successful Conference

Reachable (clear and check messages regularly) Meets Regularly (The RULE requires a minimum of two meetings monthly) Genuine Commitment to Spiritual Purposes
Conference Prayers and Reections are Never Omitted

Genuine Commitment to Christian Cordiality

The Poor are Visited Promptly, Regularly, and Attentively

Take Initiatives
Always Ask Can the Conference be Doing More?

Made up of members who want to grow (Read, Study, Attend Training Sessions and Lectures) Recruitment is an ongoing responsibility

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Guidelines for a Successful Conference

Effective Conferences Have: Leaders Who Handle Their Specic Duties With Whatever Competence They Have Naturally or Can Cultivate Working Ties in the Neighborhood and Community Relationships with Other Public and Private Agencies Awareness of Responsibility to Participate in the Activities of District and Diocesan Councils Support for Special Works, Contributions to Poorer Conferences Looks Beyond Its Own Boundaries The Ideal Conference is Both Wealthy and Poor
Made Up of Members Who Encourage Generosity from Friends of the Society Does Not Hoard for a Rainy Day

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The Societys International Logo

The circle signies the global or worldwide stature of The Society Of St. Vincent de Paul, an International Society.

The eye of the sh is the vigilant eye of God seeking to help the poor and underprivileged in our midst.

Serving in hope

The crossing at the tail (or a tie-knot) represents unity and oneness among members, and also union with the poor.

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