Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay organization that leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually in the offer of person to person service to those in need and who are suffering, in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul. Organized locally, Vincentians witness God's love by embracing all works of charity and justice. The Society collaborates with other people of good will in providing critical assistance for those in need, serving all persons, in them, Vincentians see the face of Christ