Organisation St Vincent de Paul Society (c. 1887 - )
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- c. 1887
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- Care Provider
- Website
- http://www.vinnies.org.au/home-vic
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Summary
The St Vincent de Paul Society was prominent in the child rescue activities of the Catholic Church in Victoria from the 1880s. Charles Grondona was a prominent Melbourne lay person involved with the Society, including its administration of St Joseph's Home for Destitute Children.
Details
The first Australian conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society met in Melbourne at St Francis' Church on 5 March 1854. The first president was Fr Gerald Ward.
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Prepared by: Cate Elkner
Created: 30 July 2009, Last modified: 25 November 2009