Dear Vincentians,
We have been hearing feedback about the recent "All Things New" listening sessions in area Parishes. We bet you have, too.
Many of us are talking about what’s ahead for us . . . or predicting what we think might be ahead of us. There are many emotions. Resolve. Acceptance. Skepticism. Sadness. Confusion. Anger.
While we can’t foresee the Parish mergers plan, we can tell you this. At the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in St. Louis, we have begun our planning process. What we do know is that many of our Conferences will eventually merge after the “All Things New” plans are revealed in May 2023. In coming months, we will share thoughts, reflections, updates, video messages and helpful tools with you.
This gives us all time to prepare. As Catholics, Parishioners and Vincentians, we wonder, what is God asking of us at this time?
Pray about it.
Be a model of light, strength and hope in our Catholic community.
Meet with the Conferences in your Parish’s planning area.
Continue your work for Him serving those in need.
So, while we see change on the horizon, remember Jesus’s words in the Gospel of Matthew: “The poor you will always have with you.”
His work for us at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul won’t change.
We love Him and will continue to feed His sheep. We’ll do it together as we have for more than 175 years.
We’re here to support you and will keep you updated as we learn more.
