The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. Some 12 million persons are helped annually by Vincentians in the United States, with almost 800 in St. Pio Parish.

he Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international Catholic voluntary organization dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage by providing direct practical assistance to anyone in need, addressing social and material needs in all its many forms. Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (or "Vincentians" ) are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need. We are young and old. Our members come in every shade of skin color. Some of us are wealthy, some are financially poor, but all of us are blessed with an awareness that our blessings (time, talent or treasure) are to be shared with our brothers and sisters in need. We know that we are not alone. We are part of an international society of friends united by a spirit of poverty, humility, and sharing, which is nourished by prayer and reflection, mutually supportive gatherings, and adherence to a basic Rule. Energized by the awareness that service to our brother or sister in need is in fact an encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ, members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are keenly aware that poverty, suffering and loneliness are present for millions in our communities. For that reason, we collaborate with all who seek to relieve need and address its causes.

The members of the St. Pio Conference of St. Vincent de Paul interview those in need, either at our parish office, or in their homes to evaluate their needs and determine how we can provide assistance. We work primarily within our parish boundaries, which include 11.7 sq. miles of Roseville and the southern half of Fraser. Those we help need not be parishioners. We collaborate with other conferences and the South Macomb District, as well as other organizations when needs exceed our resources. Our funding is primarily from the generosity of our members and parishioners, fundraisers, energy grants and community block grants.

Membership in the conference requires a concern for those in need, rational decision-making and respect for the confidentiality of the client.

Meetings are held on the 2nd & 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Parish Social Hall.

Representative: John Miller, President

For information about our conference and how to contribute or become a member,
Please contact Jim Chamberlin in the St. Vincent de Paul office  586-334-4333 or email: [email protected]