This international society is a Catholic lay organization with the mission to serve those that are in need.  Our focus is persons and families requesting financial, food, and other temporary assistance who live within the parish area.  We meet every other Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. in the parish rectory.  New members are always welcome. Contact our Social Ministry Office at 412-486-4021 to request support or if interested in learning more about the St. Mary’s St. Vincent DePaul Society.

Originally founded in Paris, France in 1833, its name was taken from a French Priest (1580-1660) dedicated to caring for the poor. Our focus is persons and families requesting financial, food, and other temporary assistance who live within the parish area without regard to religious or no affiliation. Clients typically contact the parish office and are then referred to us by phone. Urgent or emergency situations are addressed immediately. Clients outside our area are referred to an appropriate conference. Members do home visits in pairs to assess each situation, which is the tradition, originating in the command of Jesus to his apostles. Funds are obtained from periodic collections in church, plus donations in the poor boxes at two church entrances. Additional volunteers are always welcome.