To Get Help
Residents within St. Mary Catholic Church parish boundary may call (509) 362-7621 for assistance with food, utilities, or rent.
For additional resources available in the Spokane area, please see our
Resource guide
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The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a worldwide Catholic organization, founded in Paris In 1833, by Frederic Ozanam and a group of college friends who wished to live out their love of God by serving Him In the persons of the poor.They chose St. Vincent de Paul, who devoted his life to the poor, as their patron.
Frederic Ozanam
Saint Vincent de Paul
The Structure of the Society
Our international headquarters is in Paris, France; the national headquarters of the United States’ branch of the Society is in St. Louis, Missouri. The country is then subdivided into several regions. We are part of the Western Region. The eight active Conferences in the Spokane Diocese make up the District Council of Spokane.
Blessed Frederic Ozanam
Founder of the Society
Our Conference
Our primary purpose is to grow in holiness together. Meetings are held in the spirit of fraternity, simplicity, and Christian joy.
St. Mary Conference undertakes
Home Visits by members, on a rotating basis, sharing in serving the needs of
those who ask for assistance in the
parish area. Each member contributes
to the degree they are able.
