Student resources

Need some information for a school assignment on St Vincent de Paul or just want to know more about our organisation? This is a good place to start - we will be adding more information soon - so come back and check it out again! Also make sure you read the FAQs section, as this will answer lots of initial questions about Vinnies.

The Charism of St Vincent de Paul Society

Frederic Ozanam, an Exemplary Life
This is an American website which explores the life of Frederic Ozanam, the founder of the St Vincent de Paul Society, in detail. Includes a biography, timeline and information on his canonisation

The Vinnies Story in Australia
This is a transcript of a fantastic interview which took place on Radio National's 'Encounter' program in February 2004. You can read about the Society's history in Australia and about Vinnies today.

St Vincent de Paul
Some useful information on St Vincent de Paul, the Society's patron, provided by Catholic Information Network.

Society of St Vincent de Paul
A comprehensive article on the Society from New Advent, a Catholic online encyclopedia.

Also make sure you read the FAQs section, as this will answer lots of initial questions about Vinnies.