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Our Vision
The St Vincent de Paul Society aspires to be recognised as a caring Catholic charity offering “a hand up” to people in need. We do this by respecting their dignity, sharing our hope, and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.
Our Mission
The Society is a lay Catholic organisation that aspires to live the gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice, hope and joy, and by working to shape a more just and compassionate society.
Our Aspiration
An Australia transformed by compassion and built on justice.
Our Key Values
Commitment
Loyalty in service to our mission, vision and values
Compassion
Welcoming and serving all with understanding and without judgement
Respect
Service to all regardless of creed, ethnic or social background, health, gender or political opinions
Integrity
Promoting, maintaining and adhering to our mission, vision and values
Empathy
Establishing relationships based on respect, trust, friendship and perception
Advocacy
Working to transform the causes of poverty and challenging the causes of human injustice
Courage
Encouraging spiritual growth, welcoming innovation and giving hope for the future
The Rule
of the
St Vincent de Paul Society
in Australia
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September 2012
Seventh Edition
Issued by
The National Council of Australia
Previous Editions
1974, 1981, 1988, 1991, 2005, 2008 (revised)
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