Letter of Suspension Sent by St. Vincent de Paul

From the USA St. Vincent de Paul web site:

“Enforced resignation. This type of action is taken only for grave reasons and for the common good of the Society and the people it serves. Approval for such action must first be obtained from the President of the District Council that has jurisdiction in the area, with charity and justice prevailing at every stage.”

Quotes from Rules and Manuel of Society of St. Vincent de Paul

“Individual members are welcome to engage in advocacy on their own, but should not present themselves as spokesmen for the Society.” (Manuel of USA Society of St. Vincent de Paul 2.3 p. 41 Speaking for society.)

“In the Society, all our money, (income, donations, and debts) belongs to the poor. (“The Society has held from the beginning that the funds donated to the Conference belong to the poor.” …… “Like Conferences, Councils act as custodians of funds given to the Society, understanding that they belong, ultimately, to the poor.” (Manuel of Society of St. Vincent De Paul, USA)

The way for a wealthy conference to aide a needy conference is by twining, a conference to conference way of sharing. Twining is not a Needy conference fund in the Central Office budgets, but is a “direct link between two Conferences or Councils, consisting of sharing, prayer, a profound friendship and material resources”. (Rule of St. Vincent de Paul Society 4.1)
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Personal Reflection on Suspension

Three Rejections in One Day - Magnificat

2014–2015 Milwaukee St. Vincent de Paul Projected and Approved Budget