Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Catherine of Sienna Mission Statement:
We are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person to person service to individuals in need. We are young and old, married, and single. Our members come from various backgrounds but have an awareness that our blessings are to be shared with our brothers and sisters in need. We pray for all those we encounter and hope that we may be the face of Christ in their time of need.
If you are in need of assistance, please contact us at 316-617-6377 and we would be happy to visit with you.
If you would like to financially support our ministry's outreach, click below.
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You may also bring cash or check (made out to Society of Saint Vincent de Paul) to the Saint Catherine of Siena parish office. We appreciate your generosity!
If you would like to learn more about our ministry and how you can help: please send your contact information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will be in touch. Let us know if you would like to receive our monthly agenda to stay updated on our activities.
If you have a donation of items listed in the parish bulletin: please drop them off in the ministry closet next to the large meeting room.
Ways We Serve
- Home Visit Team
Home Visit Team is the focus of our St. Vincent de Paul ministry, giving assistance to our neighbors in need. While requests can vary, it often includes rent or utilities assistance, furniture delivery, food and gas. Our visits provide the opportunity to pray with our neighbors in need and develop relationships with the poor in our community. The Home Visit Team is for adults only and interested members can explore this area of our ministry by shadowing current HVT members. - Friends of Friends in the Park
We serve Sunday lunch to the homeless and poor on the second Sunday of the month, meeting at the Ralph Wulz Tennis Center in south Riverside Park, near Central Ave. and Nims Ave., at 12:45 pm. In addition to a meal, we provide hygiene and personal care items and offer prayer and friendship to those we meet. Anywhere from 75-150 homeless and near homeless individuals and families join us for a hot meal and a few necessities each month. Individuals and families are welcome to serve and participate. Click HERE to help - Donation Team
Assists in collecting and organizing donations that are dispersed to the homeless, home visit families or others in need. The donation team also works with organizations throughout the diocese in need of food, clothing and other areas of assistance. - Special Projects
- St. Jude's Pantry- Weekly food collection and delivery for distribution at St. Jude Parish
- Thanksgiving Turkey Delivery- through Catholic Charities
- Donut Delivery- to The Lord's Diner
- Homebound Senior Food Delivery- through Catholic Charities
- St. Anthony's Family Shelter- support
- Adopt a Family Christmas- gift collection and delivery to families
- Pitch for the Poor- social and fund-raising event
- Spiritual/Social Events- Lenten Retreat, Feast Day Celebrations, Anniversaries
We have Monthly Meetings and all are welcome to attend
When: 5:30 pm, second Wednesday of the month
Where: Frassati Room
Meeting focus: Prior to discussion of “business” (home visits, upcoming events, etc.), we open our meetings with prayer, a spiritual reading and reflection. This provides our group the opportunity to grow spiritually and to form friendships that are part of the core values within the society
View our Meeting Minutes Here
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How are you funded?
We are blessed to receive funding through the generosity of personal donations, from various parish organizations, an occasional grant award, and the proceeds from our annual Pitch for the Poor ten-point pitch card tournament.
How long has the Society of St. Vincent de Paul existed?
The St. Vincent de Paul Society, an international Catholic lay organization, was formed in 1833, in Paris, France. Today, the Society has over 800,000 members in 152 countries.
When did our conference form?
St. Catherine of Siena Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul became official in April 2019.
How can I learn more about the Society?
Please see the form below if you have additional questions regarding our local St. Vincent de Paul Society; or, on the national website: https://svdpusa.org/