Conferences & Vincentians
The St. Vincent de Paul Society utilizes a network of 18 Conferences in St. Joseph County to help fulfill our mission. This person-to-person service is critical to expanding our reach and serving our neighbors in need.
The Purpose of a Conference
The basic mission of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is to love God and to love our neighbors. This is primarily done through a network of 18 St. Vincent de Paul Conferences in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
Most conferences are associated with a Catholic parish or school, and every conference involves a small group of members—Vincentians—who are dedicated to meeting the needs of our neighbors.
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Vincentians go two-by-two into the homes of our neighbors in need—to listen, to learn, to provide emergency assistance such as food or clothing, and to educate our neighbors about other programs the Society offers. These Home Visits are what make the Society unique, and it is through these Home Visits that Vincentians exercise their faith and grow in their spirituality.
Becoming a Vincentian
Vincentians represent all ages, races, and incomes. Anyone who is willing to lend a hand is welcome to become a Vincentian. Whether you are able to serve daily, weekly, or monthly, your help is needed.
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While Vincentians are not usually professionally trained social workers, we are dedicated to educating Vincentians through Ozanam Orientation. Ozanam Orientation is designed to introduce new members to the mission of the Society and to educate members on Home Visits.
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If you have a desire to grow spiritually and to serve your neighbors in need, we invite you to join a Conference at a parish near you.
Our Conferences
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Holy Cross Church
Holy Cross Church
1050 Wilber St.
South Bend, IN 46628
Conference President - Ted Wasielewski
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Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
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Holy Family Church
Holy Family Church
56405 Mayflower Road
South Bend, IN 46619
Conference President - Kurt Schweitzer
Meetings are held on the 1st Sunday of each month after the 9:00am Mass in the rectory basement meeting room.​
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Our Lady of Hungary Church
Our Lady of Hungary Church
829 W. Calvert St.
South Bend, IN 46613
Conference President - TJ Papp
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Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
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Queen of Peace
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Queen of Peace
4508 Vistula Road
Mishawaka IN 46544
President - Sue Daly
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Meetings are held on the 1st Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
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Sacred Heart Basilica (ND)
Sacred Heart Parish
104 Sacred Heart Parish Center
Notre Dame, IN 46556
Conference President - Paul Thornton
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Meetings are held quarterly on the first Saturday in the months of February, May, August & November. Meetings begin at 10:00.
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St. Adalbert Church
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St. Anthony Church
St. Anthony Church
2114 E. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46617
Conference President - Mary Froning
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Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
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St. Augustine Church
St. Augustine Church
1501 W. Washington St.
South Bend, IN 46628
Conference President - Annie Tardy
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St. Joseph Church
St. Joseph Mishawaka
225 South Mill Street
Mishawaka, IN 46544
Conference President - Ben Hurst
Meetings 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7:00pm until 8:00pm in the convent meeting room.
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St. Joseph Church South Bend
St. Joseph South Bend
226 N. Hill St.
South Bend, Indiana 46617
Conference President - John Boughton
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Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
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St. Jude Church
St. Jude Church
19704 Johnson Road
South Bend, IN 46614
Conference President - John Reust
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​Meetings are held on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month.
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St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend, IN 46613
Conference President - Charles Dettmer
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Meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of each month.
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St. Monica Church
St. Monica Church
222 W. Mishawaka Ave.
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Conference President - Leo Priemer
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St. Pius X Church
St. Pius X Church
Conference President – Dan Florin
Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm.
St. Vincent/St. Thomas the Apostle Elkhart
1108 S Main St,
Elkhart, IN 46516
Conference President - Don Locke
Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month.
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St. Vincent de Paul Church Elkhart