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What did Fr. Gerald Ward achieve with the St. Vincent de Paul Society?
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Fr. Gerald Archibald Ward, an Englishman, was born in London in 1806 and came to Australia in September 1850.
He brought with him from England a great concern and compassion for people in need, a great lover for the apostle of the poor St Vincent de Paul, and an awareness of the work of the Society.
He established the Society at St Francis, Melbourne on March 4, 1854 less than six months after the death of Blessed Frederic Ozanam
Fr Gerald Ward established the Society to assist people affected by the rapidly expanding immigrant population.
With the discovery of gold in 1851 and the rush to the goldfields of central Victoria, the population doubled and homeless, deserted children roamed the streets.
Fr Ward suggested that the main reason why the first conference was established was for "the protection of male and female orphans."
In a submission to the government of the day, Fr Ward stated that the new conference aimed at "the relief of the destitute, in a manner as much as possible permanently beneficial and the visitation of the poor families".
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AnswerSt. Vincent de Paul Society of Australia is a lay Catholic organization, and an extension of the mission of St. Vincent de Paul - that is, helping the destitute, elderly, and infirm. It was founded in 1854 by Fr. Gerald Ward as an attempt to help the rapidly growing immigrant population of Australia, who were often poor.The Society is composed of both lay and ordained members who do charity work throughout the country.
When did saint Vincent de Paul society start?
The society was founded by French students in 1833.
When did the Saint Vincent de Paul Society start?
The society was founded by French students in 1833.
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only in antarctica
When was the Saint Vincent De Paul Society founded?
st Vincent de paul society commenced in 1835.The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is an international organization of Roman Catholic lay men and women of all ages, whose primary mission is to help the poor and less fortunate. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul was founded in 1833 to help impoverished people living in the slums of Paris, France. The primary founder was Antoine Frederic Ozanam at the age of 20.
Who started the Saint Vincent De Paul Society?
Frederic Ozanam from France.
What is St. Vinnies?
I believe it is a nickname for the Saint Vincent de Paul Society.
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because they are a catholic society and that is how they work
How long has the St. Vincent de Paul Society been running for?
The society was founded by French students in 1833.
