The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness in building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need. The members of the Society, called Vincentians, follow Christ through providing service to those in need: such as food, shelter, clothing, and utilities. Vincentians serve the poor cheerfully, listening to them and respecting their wishes, helping them to feel and recover their own dignity, for we are all created in God’s image. In the poor, they see the suffering Christ. The essential elements of the Society are spirituality, friendship, and service.
The Society is open to all those who seek to live their faith by loving and committing themselves to their neighbor in need. To be a Vincentian is a vocation, a calling. Our calling is not just to serve our neighbors in need; it is to serve each other since our primary purpose is growth in holiness of our members. For more information, or to find out how you can help your neighbors in need, contact one of the following:
District Council President – Jim Warren, (231) 499-4653, president@svdpnmdc.org
Diocesan Liaison – Fr. Wayne Dziekan, wdziekan@dioceseofgaylord.org
Spiritual Director – Deacon Fred Hackl, (231) 881-8624, f_hackl@yahoo.com
St. Anne Conference, 2635 U.S. 23, Alpena (989) 354-3671, stanneconferenceinc@gmail.com
SE Alcona County Conference, 2227 F-41 Hwy., Mikado (989) 736-6271, alconasvdp@gmail.com
Our Lady of the Lake Conference, 329 West Branch Rd., Prudenville (989) 366-7613, svdpololpres@gmail.com
Sts. Helen, Hubert, James, Michael Conference, 821 Lake St., Roscommon (989) 275-3036, presidentsvdp524@gmail.com
Grand Traverse Area/Holy Spirit Conference, 1207 Woodmere Ave., Suite B, Traverse City (231) 947-8466, president@svdptc.org
St. Joseph Conference, 3444 West M-76, West Branch (989) 345-0779, wb.pres.svdp@gmail.com
St. Catherine Conference, 2188 West Nicholson Rd., Ossineke (989) 464-5447, wildlife@freeway.net
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Conference, 150 West Main St., Harbor Springs (231) 526-2017, ex 124, SVdPHarborSprings@gmail.com
Diocesan Liaison – Fr. Wayne Dziekan, (989) 705-3558, wdziekan@dioceseofgaylord.org
