FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information on starting an SVDP Conference at your parish, or volunteering with an existing one, contact us at giving@vincentbaltimore.org or (410) 662-0500.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council Board

  • Alan Pultyniewicz, President/Chair
  • Michael Roanhouse, Vice-President
  • Cynthia Halloran, Secretary
  • Yvonne Taylor, Treasurer
  • John Schiavone, President/CEO
  • Rev. Gemechu Raga, C.M., Spiritual Advisor
  • Leslie Mansfield
  • Kathy Schiek
  • Myrna Stuart
  • Darleen Thomas
  • Karen Whittington
  • Rochelle Woodland
  • Michael Yachera
CONTACT US

A Network of Support

“A network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need.”

More than 750 members at 36 parish-based Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Baltimore Conferences provide a network of charity for people suffering from the effects of poverty, serving in a spirit of charity, humility, and friendship. The Society leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering.

In the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul, this approach to volunteer service harkens back to the very beginning days of the international Society of St. Vincent de Paul. In 1833, founder Frederick Ozanam was a pioneer in leading others in service to the materially poor in Paris, France, visiting families in their homes and offering food, coal for heat, and other support. What distinguished that service was the high level of respect and dignity extended to those being served.

Our founding activity, still practiced today, is the Home Visit. Through these visits, Vincentian members establish personal relationships with our neighbors in need, not only providing material assistance such as rent, utilities, food, or clothing, but also offering friendship, understanding, and prayer. The Conferences also offer referrals to human service agencies including strategies and support to overcome poverty.

Through the tireless efforts of our volunteer Vincentian members; parish conferences provided $1,623,667 in financial assistance, $316,708 in food assistance, and other support to more than 34,062 persons throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity.

Featured Story

Debby’s Devotion

It is clear that the only thing to rival Debby's dedication, compassion, and kindness is the positive impact she makes on the many lives she touches.
Read More
Debby's Devotion

List of SVDP Conferences

  • Anne Arundel County

    Holy Family
    Davidsonville

    Most Holy Redeemer @ St. Mary’s
    Annapolis

    St. Andrew by the Bay 
    Annapolis

    St. Josephine Bakhita @ Christ the King
    Glen Burnie

    St. John – Severna Park 
    Severna Park

  • Baltimore City

    New All Saints
    Gwynn Oak

    St. Ambrose
    Central Park Heights

    St. Anthony of Padua/Most Precious Blood
    Frankford

    St. Cecilia/Immaculate Conception
    Walbrook

    St. Dominic 
    Hamilton Hills

    St. Francis Xavier
    Oliver

    St. Mary the Assumption
    Homeland

    St. Peter Claver/St. Pius V 
    Sandtown-Winchester

    Shrine of the Little Flower 
    Belair-Edison

    St. Veronica
    Cherry Hill

  • Baltimore County

    Holy Family
    Randallstown

    Immaculate Heart of Mary 
    Towson

    Sacred Heart
    Glyndon

    St. Clement
    Rosedale

    St. Isaac Jogues
    Parkville

    St. Joseph – Fullerton
    Perry Hall

    St. Mark 
    Catonsville

    St. Michael the Archangel
    Overlea

    St. Rita 
    Dundalk

    St. Ursula
    Parkville

  • Carroll County

    St. John – Westminster
    Westminster

    St. Joseph Catholic Community
    Eldersburg

  • Frederick County

    Our Lady Grace
    Emmitsburg/Thurmont/Taneytown

    St. John – Frederick
    Frederick

    St. Teresa of Calcutta
    Brunswick/Middletown

    St. Timothy
    Walkersville

  • Howard County

    Church of the Resurrection – St. Paul
    Ellicott City

    Our Lady of Perpetual Help
    Ellicott City

    St. John – Columbia
    Columbia

     

  • Washington County

    St. Mary 
    Hagerstown

    St. Peter
    Hancock