Members of The Society of St Vincent de Paul in the Northern Region gathered to celebrate 180 years of the society in Ireland.
The service that the dedicated members devote to SVP and who were celebrating milestone anniversaries of volunteering were recognised at the annual Members’ Day, between them having clocked up 546 years of volunteering for SVP.
SVP is an international charity and the largest voluntary charity in Ireland. SVP is committed to promoting self-sufficiency and working diligently for social justice. Dedicated SVP volunteers work across all communities to support individuals, regardless of their background, who are battling poverty and social exclusion.
Check out these pictures from the event.
13. Members' Day celebrated
St Vincent de Paul Regional President for the Northern Region, Mary Waide, is pictured with Armagh and Craigavon Area President Bernie McNeice, and SVP members Catherine Kelly, Bridget Smith, Siobhan Devlin, Siona Dalzell, Mary Rose Elliott, Mary Donnelly and Charlie Rafferty. Photo: Jim Corr Photography
14. Members' Day celebrated
St Vincent de Paul Regional President for the Northern Region, Mary Waide, is pictured with SVP members Patricia O’Loughlin, Mary Campbell, Brian McCullagh, Fionnuala Farley, Seamus Donnelly and Sally McNamee. Photo: Jim Corr Photography
15. Members' Day celebrated
St Vincent de Paul member Seamus Donnelly is presented with a certificate by Mary Waide, SVP Regional President for the Northern Region, recognising his 20 years of volunteering for SVP in the Omagh area. Photo: Jim Corr Photography
16. Members' Day celebrated
St Vincent de Paul member Sean Kelly is presented with a certificate by Mary Waide, SVP Regional President for the Northern Region, recognising his 38 years of volunteering for SVP in the Mid Ulster area. Photo: Jim Corr Photography