PARISH CONFERENCES
“What we do for the poor is not something we do for God;
our work is what we allow God to do through us.”
-Blessed Frederic Ozanam-
In the tradition of our founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam,
Vincentians follow Christ through service to those in need. This service is fostered through fellowship in a lay Catholic organization
called a Conference and is deepened by visiting the poor in their homes to bear witness to His compassionate and liberating love. The
Conference is the basic unit of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The Baton Rouge District Council is composed of about 20 parish-based
Conferences in the Baton Rouge Diocese. The District Council embraces all Conferences with a mission of spiritual formation, promotes
Conference collaboration and ensures compliance with the Rule of the International Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Contact us to learn more on how you can become a Conference member.
2010 Spring Summit: Vincentians from Baton Rouge area St. Vincent de Paul conferences discuss reflection topics during the Strengthening
through Sharing session at St. George Catholic Church. Nearly 100 area Vincentians participated in the event sponsored by the Baton Rouge
St. Vincent de Paul District Council. Photo by Nicholas Mueller