Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Servant leadership, inspired by Jesus and embraced by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, calls leaders to serve humbly rather than command. True Vincentian leadership comes from shared commitment, humility, and active involvement with the poor.

The charitable pharmacies of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in the United States offer free or low-cost medications to those in financial crisis, helping people who might otherwise go without care. Their grassroots model has expanded nationwide, delivering both medical and spiritual support.

In an interview published in the Spanish newspaper “El Debate,” Juan Manuel Buergo, international president of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, reflects on the major challenges facing Catholic aid organizations today, especially in light of the risk of secularization and the loss of Christian identity.

True acts of compassion often have less to do with material aid and more with making others feel seen, loved, and not alone in their struggles. In visiting those in need, we offer more than assistance—we offer presence, friendship, and a reminder of God’s love that can uplift their spirits long after we’ve gone.