The St Vincent de Paul Society

The pandemic caused massive disruption in all our lives, and that has been closely followed by the cost of living crisis. The ones it has hit hardest are the most vulnerable among us. They are of all ages and backgrounds but the one thing they have in common is their lack (or certainly their adequate share) of the basic human resources to live with dignity. In faith terms, they are daughters and sons of God – loved by God but too often neglected by society.

None know this better than the St Vincent de Paul Society (SSVP) and, over the season of Lent, we have invited the conferences of our three parishes to tell us about the origin of the Society and the work it does.

Once we are made aware of the everyday hardship and deprivation on our doorstep, we are confident that our SSVP will be given the help and resources it needs to fulfil its work – work that is of vital importance right here in South East Edinburgh.

Each parish in the cluster

has its own conference and members.

If you need help and support from one of them,

the contact numbers are provided below.

Please be assured that your inquiry will be treated

in the strictest confidence.

The faith and philosophy of St Vincent de Paul.

Maureen discusses youth outreach and prisons.

Mary Thomson reviews the work of St Catherine's conference