St. Vincent De Paul Society in the parish has been very active ever since its inception in 1955. Weekly conferences are held every sunday in the presbytery after the first Holy Qurbana of the day. The activities of the society are carried out in conformity with the directions of Fr. Vicar who is its spiritual adviser. The members extend financial and spiritual assistance to the needy.
The society is keen on rendering services to the poor and marginalized within the territorial limits of the parish, irrespective of caste and creed. Collection from the members and contributions from the benefactors constitute the fund of the society. It undertakes humanitarian services like providing aid for education, medical treatment and protection of adopted families. Besides, in collaboration with the vicar the active members numbering 16 contribute to the spiritual and social well-being of the parish
St. Vincent was born in Pouy, Landes, Gascony, France, to a family of peasant farmers. He had four brothers and two sisters.
He studied humanities in Dax, France, with the Cordeliers and he graduated in theology at Toulouse. He was ordained in 1600, remaining in Toulouse until he went to Marseille for an inheritance. In 1605, on his way back from Marseille, he was taken captive by Turkish pirates, who brought him to Tunis and sold him into slavery. After converting his owner to Christianity, Vincent de Paul escaped in 1607. >> Read more <<.
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