Renewal
“Go to the poor: you will find God.”-St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul imposes term limits for those serving in elected offices. So, after twelve years as the St. Francis Conference president, I am required to step down. It is now time for change and for new leadership to take over.
I have been blessed to participate as a servant leader in our Society for all these years. To serve our friends in need and my fellow Vincentians gives me a joy that I can not adequately put into words.
I know that our newly elected president, Dick Duginski, will continue serving the Conference and the poor in our community, following in the footsteps of our founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam.
“The poor are messengers from God sent to test our justice and our charity and to save us by our works”.-Frederic Ozanam.
The changes in leadership will not alter our mission but rather give it renewal and strength. The reality that when we help our brothers and sisters in need, we are helping Christ Himself will remain constant.
“Whatever you did for the least of my brothers and sisters, you did it for Me”-Matthew 25, 34-46
As Vincentians we will always remain true to our God and our mission of service to those most in need. May God bestow His blessing upon you in abundance.
Denis N. McCarthy, SVDP President