"The science of charity reform is not transmitted through books and at assemblies' tribunes as much as by climbing stairs in the home of the poor, kneeling at his bed, suffering from the same cold as he does, and discovering the secret of a grief-stricken heart in the course of a friendly conversation. When we have accomplished this ministry, not for months, but over long years; when we have thus studied the poor at home, at school, at the hospital, not only in one city but in several, and also in the country, in whatever condition God placed him, then we can start to know the formidable problem of misery, then we are entitled to propose serious measures...."
Blessed Frederic Ozanam, 1848
Blessed Frederic Ozanam founded the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. The SVP meets every Monday night in the Church Rooms at 7:45. New members are always welcome; come along to find out more.
