If you are interested in starting a conference, feel free to contact Terri Zenobio in the Central Council’s Extension and Formation Department at (516) 822-3132 or e-mail us at tzenobio@svdpli.org.
Here are some basic steps to take when considering starting a Conference:
- Must be a Roman Catholic parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre
- Get your pastor’s permission.
- Contact the Council of Rockville Centre’s Extension and Formation Department to schedule a “recruitment drive”, which will help you acquire new Vincentian members. Make sure to ask your pastor and others to personally invite prospective members to join you.
- Schedule a follow-up meeting for those who expressed an interest in joining. During this short, informal meeting, prospective members will learn what types of work members of a St. Vincent de Paul conference do within their local communities.
- Elect a president and appoint officers.
- Meet at least twice each month.
- Serve your brothers and sisters in need in a spirit of love, with prayer and meditation for spiritual growth and guidance in your service efforts.
