About Us

Part of a worldwide family of helpers

Serving the people of Whanganui since 1911.

The St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) is an international Catholic lay organisation founded in Paris in 1833 by Blessed Frédéric Ozanam. Today the Society operates in more than 150 countries, providing practical assistance to those in need.

Our Whanganui Conference serves people throughout the Whanganui District regardless of religion, race or background.

1833Founded in Paris
1911Serving Whanganui
150+Countries worldwide
Read our mission and values
Vinnies Whanganui volunteers at the shop counter
Our volunteers at the Victoria Avenue shop