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.
17. Members' Day celebrated
St Vincent de Paul members from Mid Ulster, Sean Kelly, Ann Coney, Caroline McLaughlin, Oonagh Coleman, Marion O’Reilly and Teresa Coyle, are pictured with Mary Waide, SVP Regional President for the Northern Region, and Malachi Cush, SVP Ambassador, recognising their milestones in volunteering for SVP at St Vincent de Paul Members’ Day. Photo: Jim Corr Photography
18. Members' Day celebrated
St Vincent de Paul member Teresa Coyle is presented with a certificate by Mary Waide, SVP Regional President for the Northern Region, recognising her 20 years of volunteering for SVP in the Mid Ulster area. Photo: Jim Corr Photography
19. Members' Day celebrated
St Vincent de Paul members from the Omagh area, Brian McCullagh, Seamus Donnelly, Cecilia O’Hale, Patrick Friel, Ethna Scallon and Ann Stevenson, are pictured with Mary Waide, SVP Regional President for the Northern Region, and Malachi Cush, SVP Ambassador, recognising their milestones in volunteering for SVP at St Vincent de Paul Members’ Day for the Northern Region in celebration of the Society’s 180 years in Ireland. Photo: Jim Corr Photography