“Who is my Neighbour” was the theme as 230 members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society attended a two-day conference at Ushaw College in Durham.
The International President General, Jose Ramon Diza-Torremocha, flew in from Madrid to address the delegates on the challenges facing the SVP throughout the world.
Louise Zanre of the Jesuit Refugee service spoke of the problems facing Asylum seekers; Bernadette Lynch gave a talk on recognising the signs of mental illness; and Sister Maria Robb dealt with being a ‘Good Samaritan’ in today’s world.
Several workshops were held to discuss the various aspects of the SVP in England and Wales, including support centres, furniture stores, youth, and spiritual development.