They took with them bread, clothes, friendship and concern. This small group took as their Patron St. Vincent de Paul, The Great French Priest, who alerted the world of social problems. Similar groups started in Paris, then in the rest of France and eventually throughout the Christian world with a goal of visiting, for the love of God, those in need. No matter how beneficial the state's Welfare Services may be, the work done by the SVDP will always be necessary. For, it is friendship to another which can only be a personal encounter.
Mankind searches for peace.
Peace from the horrors of war. Peace of mind. The Gospel continually tells us that true peace is possible only if we live as Christ showed us through His own life. St. Andrew's Parish 22 Golden Blvd. This Web Page was produced with the support of The Niagara Centre for Community Leadership.