Society of St.

Vincent De Paul

Venue:
St. Cecilia Dahiro Catholic Parish

2. Day 1 Programme
3. Day 2 Programme
4. Photos and Video taken during training

The training commenced with opening prayers led by Donnaty Musungu at 10.20
am. The President of larger Dahiro Conference (PLDC) Sylivester Ouma welcomed
participants to the training and requested the Bungoma Area Training and
Commissioning Planning Committee members to introduce themselves:
o Rev. Fr. Pius Obuya - Spiritual Leader
o Theresa Mera Abuya - Chairlady
o Rosemary Apeli - Secretary
o Mary Ngweno - Treasurer
o Donat Musungu - Member
o Paskal Ouma - Member
o Roselyn Nabwire - X Official Member
o Sylivester Ouma - X Official Member

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By show of hands, the (PLDC) introduced the Participating Conferences as
follows:
Buduta - 04
Dahiro - 16
Ganga - 10
Nangina - 07
Sio Port - 37
Webuye - 02
TOTAL: 76

He explained the purpose of praying St Vincent Novena which is prayed yearly

starting from 19th – 27th September. It is recommended to start and close with
Mass (Luke 9: 10 -17).

The PLDC explained that to be a member of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul, one
must be registered with kshs 100/- and renew her/his membership yearly starting
from 1st January – 30th March.

:
National Council - 50/-
Area Council - 30/-
Conference - 20/-

She thanked all the participants for their attendance, for establishing more
Conferences in Bungoma Diocese and encouraged them to mobilize further in
other Parishes. Members were informed that a National Board meeting will be
held at Dahiro Parish on 30th September, 2023 followed by commissioning of
Bungoma Area Council on 1st October, 2023. All Society of St. Vincent De Paul
(SSVP) members to rehearsal for the occasion the previous day and be in uniform
on Commissioning Day. She explained how the SSVP Started, the purpose of the
training and ways of helping the needy in our societies.

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She explained that the SSVP started in Paris in 1858 by 6 Catholic University
Students during the social unrest and great upheavals. This was caused by war
between the rich and the poor. Many people died, there were no jobs, some
people were homeless with no clothes, there was starvation and diseases. The
university students started meetings in order to find a way of helping them.

According to the history of the society, BI Fredrick Ozanam and his colleagues
Sr. Rosalie Render, Vincent De Paul and her sister Sr. Louise De Marillac were
the founders of the SSVP. They died not wanting to be given any title (Luke 5:
27-39).

To be a Vincentian, one must receive a call from God, be a Baptized, Confirmed

and respectful Catholic
As Vincentians we should:
o not be proud or seek titles
o serve the poor cheerfully
o empathize and not sympathize with the poor
o counsel and guide the poor spiritually
o seek for ways of helping the needy in their own Conferences
o be men and women of integrity
o not be hypocrites. Their actions to reflect purely to the needy ( youth,
vulnerable, widowers, widowers, poor in spirit, street children, elderly
should be approached) (Luke: 37:54).
Vincentians must do what pleases God.

The Structure of SSVP - picture of a fish with an eye inside the water in a circle
meaning:
o When serving the needy, God is present and seeing you
o Fish crossing – unity of the Vincentians
o Circle – SSVP is a worldwide society that indicates global equality of all
Vincentians

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 o Spiritually poor
o Street children
o Alcoholism
Some members of the SSVP are poor too. The office need to sit and decide on
how to help them not to be on the front line.
Endeavour also to identify the type of poverty the poor faces, encourage the
poor to understand what may be happening and help every needy whether
Catholic or non-Catholic.

Two or more people should visit, start with a word of prayer then share with
him/her first in order to know the challenges he/she is facing, show love and
persevere with the situation. Vincentians should be strong in Faith.

o All members to have discipline

o The President to conduct the meeting and if he or she is absent, the vice
president to take over. The Secretary to write the minutes, read them in
the next meeting and matters arising discussed.
o The Spiritual Leader to ensure the meetings commence and end with a
prayer
o Vincentians to show good impressions during meetings
o Free participation by all
o After the meeting, there must be secret pocket collection
o Meetings should not be conducted in a hurry
o Meetings to take 1 to 1 and ½

o To be Vincentian, one is called by God to serve the needy

o Non Catholics may join but not be officials. Office bearers to discuss and
share with the Rev, Fr. in charge before admission to the society.

1. Members requested for handouts in order to read them during their free times.

Having exhausted the topics of discussion, the meeting ended with closing
prayers by Donnaty Musungu at 3.00 pm
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The training commenced with opening prayers led by Donnaty Musungu at 10.30
am.

The President of Larger Dahiro welcomed Rev. Fr. Pius Obuya, The National Office
and all participants.

This was effectively handled by the National Trainer.

o There should be Governance and Management

o Servant Leadership starts from the Conferences, Area Council, National
Council and the International
o Reports are written by Conferences and forwarded to the Area and the
National Councils whereby the National Board will discuss and forward to
the International Board.

- To be a full member – you have to attend meetings, be assessed and

commissioned
- Stake holders associate with members of SSVP but do not attend
meetings
- Donor member visits the Conference mostly but do not attend meetings
- Non Catholics are allowed to be members but they should not be
leaders
- Spiritual leaders to be respected and may be in attendance

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 - President
- Vice President ( appointed)
- Secretary
- Vice Secretary (appointed)
- Treasurer
- Aggregation Officer
- Twinning Officer
- Project Officer
- Youth
- CWA
- Spiritual Adviser
o In the SSVP, all leaders are the same
o In case of any problems, there should be consultations in the
Conference
o The Clergy( Sisters) to be involved if available
o There should be democracy (freedom) among members
o Suspension of members not allowed
o Some officials have talents in the work of the SSVP and it is a spiritual
call from God

A Conference is the foundation in the society. Conferences are to be

aggregated in order to be recognized in the society both Nationally and
Internationally.

An Area Council needs to hold a meeting mainly at the end of April and at the
end of the year. The reports should include registration, renewals, financial
reports among others and sent to the National Council. Only officials from
Conferensces to attend the monthly Area Council meetings with their reports.

BL Fredrick Ozanamwas born on 23/4/1813

Feast day of BL Fredrick Ozanam 9/9
Feast day of St Vincent De Paul 27/9
Immaculate Conceptive Patronacy BVM 8/12

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At this juncture, participants were advised to solve problems and conflicts. They
were also reminded the fact that Vincentians are supposed to give and not to
receive.

She inquired if participants were ready to be commissioned and mandate them to

wear the Vincentian attire. She also advised the youth to be more active because
they have their own programmes both at the National and International levels. All
participants were reminded the commissioning date as on 1st October, 2023.

Donnaty Musungu and Theresa Abuya took the Conferences through the
programme/ duties during the Commissioning Liturgy on 1st October, 2023.

Position Name Conference Remarks

President Sylivester Ouma Ganga Confirmed
Vice President Donnaty Musungu Dahiro Confirmed
Secretary Roseline Nabwire Sio-Port Confirmed
Vice Secretary Wilhemina Oduori Dahiro Confirmed
Treasurer Florence Omusembi Webuye Confirmed
Training Officer Scolastica Omilo Nangina Committee to confirm
Twinning Offcer To be identified
During Commissioning
Aggrigation Officer To be identified
during Commissioning
Project Officer Rosemry Apeli Nangina Confirmed
Youth Leader Ganga Confirmed
CWA Theresa M. Abuya Buduta Confirmed

The returning 0fficer was Catechist Chrispinus Omoding From Dahiro Parish.
There was full Participation during the elections. The newly elected officials
thanked the members for electing them and promised to work as a team.
The National President thanked the members for their patience and participation
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Closing prayers were led by Donnaty Musungu at 4.10 pm

Rev. Fr. Pius Obuya - Spiritual Leader, Parish Priest Dahiro Catholic Church

S/No Name Mobile No. Conference Sub- Parish

1 Quinata K. Ayodi 0722550561 President Lutonyi
2 Euphrasia A. Mutsami 0721833237 National Trainer Shibuye
3 Sylivester Ouma 0724438139 Ganga Namuduru
4 Sharon Nawiri 0712871845 Ganga Namuduru
5 Florence Akinyi 0717355807 Ganga Namuduru
6 James Nadebu 0721823368 Ganga Ganga
7 Wilfred Ouma 0700043118 Ganga Ganga
8 Leonida Ayieko 0708661780 Ganga Ganga
9 Theresa M. Abuya O722859307 Buduta Buduta
10 Scolastica Kalande 0757487324 Buduta Buduta
11 Clementina Agutu 0703585797 Buduta Buduta
12 Henry Egesa 0722864783 Buduta Buduta
13 Rosemary Apeli 0720768744 Nangina Nangina
14 Scolastica Omilo 0723410703 Nangina Nangina
15 Emmanuel Orido 0708650806 Nangina Nangina
16 Edward N, Ogusinyi 0721985629 Nangina Nangina
17 Carol Oyioma 0720286582 Nangina Nangina
18 Marorin Ekesa 0700800659 Nangina Nangina
19 Franklin Atieno 0798295962 Nangina Nangina
20 Florence Omusembi 0718437471 Webuye Webuye
21 David Wesonga 0723690620 Webuye Webuye
22 Margaret Wamune 0723075788 Sio port Busembe
23 Mary Ngweno 0722299923 Sio port Busembe
24 Jacob Odimwa 0703558400 Sio port Busembe
25 Beatrice Were 0700241663 Sio port Busembe
26 Brinamba W. Apopo 0792325806 Sio port Busembe
27 Everline Ajuang 0757380785 Sio port Busembe
28 Fleria Anyango 0729087227 Sio port Busembe
29 Fleria A. Wafula 0759764835 Sio port Busembe
30 Mildred Ajuma 0712086368 Sio port Busembe
31 Grace Nasirumbi 0724474319 Sio port Busembe
32 Prisca J. Oduori Sio port Busembe
33 Caroline Nambiro 0723059669 Sio port Busembe

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34 Patrick Kuucha 0781874030 Sio port Agenga
35 Anna Omondi 0723147854 Sio port Agenga
36 Roseline Nabwire 0724080374 Sio port Muramba
37 Gabriel Okuta 0713304717 Sio port Muramba
38 Paskal Omia 0704963626 Sio port Muramba
39 Federesi Nekesa 0741070528 Sio port Muramba
40 Peter Ojiambo 0748614267 Sio port Muramba
41 Caroline Juma 0714195508 Sio port Muramba
42 Lucia Bwire Sio port Muramba
43 Roselyne Ouma Sio port Bujuanga
44 Moses S. Amani 0785367722 Sio port Bujuanga
45 Faustine Nabwire 0711599153 Sio port Bujuanga
46 Francisca Apondi 0713987441 Sio port Bujuanga
47 Jane Maloba 0748232217 Sio port Bujuanga
48 Filis Auma 0711384645 Sio port Bujuanga
49 Wilimina Onjoro 0701125848 Sio port Bujuanga
50 Mathilda A jiambo 0769574971 Sio port Bujuanga
51 Awa Ong’asia 0710778633 Sio port Bujuanga
52 Jacinta Nafula 0748287242 Sio port Bujuanga
53 Donat Musungu 0714195508 Dahiro Dahiro
54 Wilhemina Odouri 0711463540 Dahiro Dahiro
55 Margaret Wafubwa 0718880516 Dahiro Dahiro
56 Josephine A. Ojiambo 0726390293 Dahiro Dahiro
57 Margaret A. Oduory 0727076704 Dahiro Dahiro
58 Selina Anyango 0718709014 Dahiro Dahiro
59 Wilkista Opondo 0701255203 Dahiro Dahiro
60 Wilhemina A. Ogola 0726353422 Dahiro Dahiro
61 Alexander Nduguli 0707119520 Dahiro Dahiro
62 Fleria Ongamo Dahiro Dahiro
63 Mediatrix Atieno 0726712173 Dahiro Dahiro
64 Robert Wafula 0725668746 Dahiro Rumbiye
65 Rose Nafula 0711472384 Dahiro Rumbiye
66 Ursula Otiato 0725210334 Dahiro Rumbiye

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Rev. Fr. Pius Obuya - Spiritual Leader, Parish Priest Dahiro Catholic Church

S/No Name Mobile No. Conference Sub- Parish

1 Quinata K. Ayodi 0722550561 President Lutonyi
2 Euphrasia A. Mutsami 0721833237 National Trainer Shibuye
3 Sylivester Ouma 0724438139 Ganga Namuduru
4 Sharon Nawiri 0712871845 Ganga Namuduru
5 Florence Akinyi 0717355807 Ganga Namuduru
6 Everline Akinyi 0715272665 Ganga Namuduru
7 James Nadebu 0721823368 Ganga Ganga
8 Charles Okotchi 0715209000 Ganga Ganga
9 Elizabeth Adongo 0724871702 Ganga Ganga
10 Wilfred Ouma 0700043118 Ganga Ganga
11 Joab B. Wafula 0723713334 Ganga Ganga
12 Leonida Ayieko 0708661780 Ganga Ganga
13 Theresa M. Abuya O722859307 Buduta Buduta
14 Scolastica Kalande 0757487324 Buduta Buduta
15 Clementina Agutu 0703585797 Buduta Buduta
16 Rosemary Apeli 0720768744 Nangina Nangina
17 Scolastica Omilo 0723410703 Nangina Nangina
18 Emmanuel Orido 0708650806 Nangina Nangina
19 Edward N, Ogusinyi 0721985629 Nangina Nangina
20 Carol Oyioma 0720286582 Nangina Nangina
21 Marorin Ekesa 0700800659 Nangina Nangina
22 Franklin Atieno 0798295962 Nangina Nangina
23 Florence Omusembi 0718437471 Webuye Webuye
24 David Wesonga 0723690620 Webuye Webuye
25 Margaret Wamune 0723075788 Sio port Busembe
26 Mary Ngweno 0722299923 Sio port Busembe
27 Jacob Odimwa 0703558400 Sio port Busembe
28 Beatrice Were 0700241663 Sio port Busembe
29 Everline Ajuang 0757380785 Sio port Busembe
30 Fleria Anyango 0729087227 Sio port Busembe
31 Mildred Ajuma 0712086368 Sio port Busembe
32 Felister Mudobo 0114514670 Sio port Busembe
33 Patrick Kuucha 0781874030 Sio port Agenga
34 Anna Omondi 0723147854 Sio port Agenga
35 Roseline Nabwire 0724080374 Sio port Muramba

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36 Everline Auma 0748072962 Sio port Muramba
37 Gabriel Okuta 0713304717 Sio port Muramba
38 Paskal Omia 0704963626 Sio port Muramba
39 Federesi Nekesa 0741070528 Sio port Muramba
40 Josephine Awori 0717781213 Sio port Muramba
41 Peter Ojiambo 0748614267 Sio port Muramba
42 Francisca Ouma 0722631802 Sio port Muramba
43 Roselyne Ouma Sio port Bujuanga
44 Moses S. Amani 0785367722 Sio port Bujuanga
45 Faustine Nabwire 0711599153 Sio port Bujuanga
46 Francisca Apondi 0713987441 Sio port Bujuanga
47 Jane Maloba 0748232217 Sio port Bujuanga
48 Sandra Nabwire 0719107909 Sio port Bujuanga
49 Jacinta Nafula 0748287242 Sio port Bujuanga
50 Filis Auma 0711384645 Sio port Bujuanga
51 Mathilda A jiambo 0769574971 Sio port Bujuanga
52 Caroline Nambiro 0723059669 Sio port Bujuanga
53 Donat Musungu 0714195508 Dahiro Dahiro
54 Wilhemina Odouri 0711463540 Dahiro Dahiro
55 Margaret Wafubwa 0718880516 Dahiro Dahiro
56 Josephine A. Ojiambo 0726390293 Dahiro Dahiro
57 Margaret A. Oduory 0727076704 Dahiro Dahiro
58 Selina Anyango 0718709014 Dahiro Dahiro
59 Wilkista Opondo 0701255203 Dahiro Dahiro
60 Wilhemina A. Ogola 0726353422 Dahiro Dahiro
61 Alexander Nduguli 0707119520 Dahiro Dahiro
62 Fleria Ongamo Dahiro Dahiro
63 Oda Apondi 0742251703 Dahiro Dahiro
64 Robert Wafula 0725668746 Dahiro Rumbiye
65 Rose Nafula 0711472384 Dahiro Rumbiye
66 Ursula Otiato 0725210334 Dahiro Rumbiye

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Time Item

8.00 am – 9.30 am Arrival and Registration of Participants

9.30 am Opening Prayers by Rev. Fr. Pius Obuya

9.35 am Introductions

10.00 am – 11.30am First Session

11.30 am – 12 noon Health Break

12.00 noon - 2.00 pm Second session

2.00 pm Lunch Break and Departure

Time Item

8.00 am – 9.00 am Arrival and Registration of Participants

9.00 am – 9.30 am St. Vincent De Paul Novena

9.30 am – 10.00 am Health Break

10.00 am – 11.00am Recarp

11.00 am – 1.00 pm First Session

1.00 pm - 1.45 pm Lunch Break

1.45 pm - 2.30 pm Second session

Closing Remarks
2.30 pm - 3. 30 pm

SIGNED:

National President Date Signature

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