Southwark: Young Vincentians gather at St George's Cathedral

Jun 19th, 2024

Image: Siân Thomas-Cullinan

More than 400 Young Vincentians - Minnie Vinnies and Youth SVP groups - from Arundel & Brighton, Brentwood, Southwark and Westminster dioceses, gathered at St George's Cathedral, Southwark, on 7 June, to celebrate 180 years of the St Vincent de Paul Society in England and Wales.

Archbishop John Wilson started the celebration with Mass and told the young people about another Young Vincentian, Bl Pierre Giorgio Frassati who used to enjoy mountain climbing but was also known for his kindness to those struggling with poverty in his community.

Sarah Barber, the Director of Young Vincentians and Youth Services explained: "The purpose of the day was to share what it means to be a Vincentian and to celebrate the work done to support people by the younger members of the SVP."

Currently the SVP Youth Team are searching for more volunteers to support their work in schools, if interested, please contact youngvincentians@svp.org.uk.

LINK

SVP and Young People: https://svp.org.uk/involve-young-people

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