Society of St. Vincent De Paul (SSVP)
A worldwide lay movement witnessing to Christianity by bringing God’s love and practical support to the poor and excluded.
The Mission
About the Society of St. Vincent De Paul
The Society is a worldwide lay movement fulfilling one of the principal apostolates of the Church. Members serve the very poorest, "Friends in Need" (FIN), and the excluded regardless of creed, ethnic background, or political opinions.
Our Mission
To love and serve the poor by bringing God’s good news to the abandoned, the vulnerable, and the captive, promoting human dignity and personal integrity.
Key Areas of Intervention
History
Founded in France in 1833 by Blessed Frederic Ozanam and a group of students, the society extended to Nigeria in 1960. Named after St. Vincent de Paul, whose name is synonymous with charity (Love). There are now more than 75,000 Conferences working in 136 countries.
OLMPH Ajah Conference
Our conference operates under the Lekki Particular Council (LPC).
Contact Persons
Adolphus Opara – President (07081592199)
Desmond Otikpa – Secretary (07088151628)
The Society is a worldwide lay movement fulfilling one of the principal apostolates of the Church. Members serve the very poorest, "Friends in Need" (FIN), and the excluded regardless of creed, ethnic background, or political opinions.
Our Mission
To love and serve the poor by bringing God’s good news to the abandoned, the vulnerable, and the captive, promoting human dignity and personal integrity.
Key Areas of Intervention
- Education Support: A priority for the society.
- Health Support: Assisting patients in critical situations who lack adequate care.
- Welfare Support: Ensuring basic needs (food, clothing) are met for struggling families.
- Liberation: Securing freedom for qualified inmates who cannot meet bail conditions.
History
Founded in France in 1833 by Blessed Frederic Ozanam and a group of students, the society extended to Nigeria in 1960. Named after St. Vincent de Paul, whose name is synonymous with charity (Love). There are now more than 75,000 Conferences working in 136 countries.
OLMPH Ajah Conference
Our conference operates under the Lekki Particular Council (LPC).
Contact Persons
Adolphus Opara – President (07081592199)
Desmond Otikpa – Secretary (07088151628)
"For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them."
— Matthew 18:20
Quick Info
Meetings
See activities section for meeting windows and schedules.
Patron
Refer to the society's specific traditions and feast days.