Our Core Values
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul adheres to a group of core values that are central to its creed and ministry to all:
- The dignity of the human person
- Identification of Jesus with the poor
- The preferential option of the poor
- Growth in the intimacy with Jesus is a life-long process
- Poverty of spirit is the primary beatitude
- Concern with charity and justice
- Personal and communal prayer
- The virtues of humility, both personal and corporate
- The virtue of charity, both within and outside of the Society
- Divine Providence
- Friendship
- Solidarity
- Community