St Vincent de Paul (SVP) members gathered for Mass to mark the Feast of St Vincent de Paul in Holy Trinity Church, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone. At Mass, tributes were paid for the organisation’s volunteers and their work providing support to individuals and families throughout the North was highlighted.
Fr Brian McNally CC Holy Trinity Church was the main celebrant and emphasised in his homily the compassion, selflessness, and commitment shown by SVP members who, “often quietly and without recognition, offer practical and emotional support to those facing hardship.”
Reflecting on the life and legacy of St Vincent de Paul, Fr McNally spoke about the parallels between the saint’s example and SVP members’ efforts to uphold his mission of service and care.
Sean Gallagher, the newly elected SVP Regional President for the Northern Region commended SVP’s “volunteers for their deep-rooted dedication, as I know that their involvement extends far beyond providing financial or material assistance during our core work of home visitation. SVP members listen and befriend individuals and families navigating difficult times.” This Mass Mr Gallagher’s first event as Regional President for the Northern Region.
