The Vincentian Solidarity Office (VSO) is a program of service of the General Curia of the Congregation of the Mission in Rome, Italy. The goal of the VSO is to assist the Congregation of the Mission with obtaining funds for its evangelization and service of the poor.

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“It is not sufficient for me to love God if I do not love my neighbor. I belong to God and to the poor”

-St. Vincent de Paul

VSO Forum on Vincentian Development 2021

VSO Forum on Vincentian Development 2021

by | Mar 25, 2021 |

St. Vincent considered fundraising as an important means for showing the poor that they are loved. Fundraising for projects can help a mission buy a boat, equip a computer room, distribute protective masks, teach gospel values, generate income, and train youth for...

Impact of COVID 19 Pandemic on VSO Activity

Impact of COVID 19 Pandemic on VSO Activity

by | Jan 21, 2021 |

Due to the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic, the VSO has limited funds and is experiencing longer than usual wait times for processing applications. Please keep this in mind in your planning for 2021. Work stoppages have caused shortages in raw materials affecting the...

Storing Rainwater in Times of Shortage

Storing Rainwater in Times of Shortage

by | Nov 18, 2020 |

Water tower at Notre-Dame du Mont Carmel Parish, Banengo Bafoussam, Cameroon   The Notre-Dame du Mont Carmel Parish community at Banengo Bafoussam, Cameroon suffers from severe water shortages. Heavy migration caused by unrest in other parts of the country...