The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Detroit

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay organization with a mission to provide person-to-person service to those in need, growing in holiness through works of charity. Inspired by Gospel values, members (Vincentians) aim to build a more just world by offering compassionate, individualized aid—including food, clothing, shelter, and financial assistance—to alleviate poverty and suffering

On May 1, 1884, the Detroit council of St. Vincent de Paul was established at SS. Peter and Paul Parish. The first council president, Michael W. Obrien, was elected in 1899. Today, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Detroit feeds families and provides beds, warm clothes, energy assistance, and other urgent needs through our outreach programs. Assistance is provided to our neighbors through a local network of conferences. With compassion, empathy, respect, and gratitude, our members, called Vincentians, nurture one-on-one relationships to better understand and satisfy the material and spiritual needs of those they serve.