It has been an honour to serve as President of the Armidale Diocese since 2014. Already I have been able to see first hand the significance that the Society plays in our regional rural areas in terms of how we can support communities through our centres, as well as through our conferences, providing members of our communities with vital support including food, furniture and emergency relief funding.
I believe it is important for all of us to remember why we are part of the St Vincent de Paul Society. We are a group of committed Christians inspired to live our lives by the example of Frederic Ozanam. Frederic was a man of faith. He understood the importance of his work within the guidance and nurturing of prayer and spiritual advice. Frederic was a man of love. His love of God and Church was strengthened because of his relationship with those experiencing deep poverty, his Conference and his family. Frederic was a man of hope. He saw the importance of a legacy of justice and advocacy for the disadvantaged in society. He related to them by being a voice for them.
It is a great privilege to travel around our vast Diocese, meeting Members and Volunteers who are living Frederic Ozanam’s dream, daily working to make a difference to people’s lives. I am proud of what we have achieved, and look forward to the future growth of our Diocese.
The Mini Vinnies group at St Mary's Armidale have made 12 'baby sized' blankets which will be delivered to the John Hunter Fetal Medicine Unit this week. They will be used to wrap bubs who have been 'still born'. God bless you all.
Follow this link to learn more: Vinnies Respite Programs
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