Celebrating the Vincentian values, which have inspired thousands of people to offer a caring and compassionate service for over 400 years.
About
Vincentian Values Week is an annual campaign designed to celebrate and further deepen the values that have driven the charitable works of the Vincentian Family since 1617.
Events taking place throughout the week are open to anyone who works in a Vincentian organisation and like-minded individuals who have an interest in building a better understanding of the wider Vincentian Family and putting our shared values into practice.
Our Charism of Care
This year’s central theme is care. The Vincentian charism leads us to support the whole person - their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing - rather than simply the situation that has led the person to access our services.
A Vincentian service will always embrace and encourage each person’s capabilities and strengths and seek their full participation in making decisions about their care.
Resources
How can I get involved?
Plan your own event
If you or your organisation is planning an event during Vincentian Values Week, we want to hear from you. Whether it’s a virtual Vincentian reflection or a celebration for Feast Day of St Vincent de Paul, get in touch with our Group Communications Manager and we’ll help you promote your activity through our channels. Email riana.brown@dcsvpservices.org and tag #VincentianValuesWeek in your social media posts.
Events
Book a VIVAT course
This course is an exciting half-day session run by our VIVAT Co-ordinator. Attendees leave the session feeling inspired with a better understanding of the wider Vincentian Family of which they are a part and the importance and context of our shared values.
The 400-year-old Vincentian values are inspired by our co-founders, Saint Vincent de Paul and Saint Louise de Marillac, and are very much still vibrant across the world today.
To help you get involved in the week, we have provided a range of documents and free downloadables for you to share with your network and on your social media channels.
We have a range of speakers from across the globe ready to inform, educate and inspire you this Vincentian Values Week. Visit our events page to save your spot.
Share your story
Do you know someone who lives and breathes the Vincentian values? Or maybe you have a colleague or friend who has helped you through a difficult time? This week is a chance to express your thanks and let them know their support has not gone unnoticed. Share your stories with us at riana.brown@dcsvpservices.org or tag #VincentianValuesWeek in your social media posts.
Learn about the values
Missed previous Vincentian Values Weeks?
View all event recordings from Vincentian Values Week 2021 and 2022, including sessions on A Global Crisis Response at the UN and A Vincentian Response to the War in Ukraine.