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Society of Saint Vincent de Paul

Roman Catholic religious organization
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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic charitable organization dedicated to serving the poor. It was founded in 1833 by Antoine Frédédéric Ozanam, a young scholar and advocate for the poor, along with six friends. While St. Vincent de Paul founded many charitable organizations and is recognized as the patron saint of charitable societies, he did not establish the Society of St. Vincent de Paul itself. Ozanam, who later became a professor at the Sorbonne, significantly influenced Catholic social teaching through his writings. The Society continues his legacy of compassion and service to those in need.12

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