History & Tradition

"To become better - do a little good."
-Bl. Frederic Ozanam 


September 9, Feast of Bl. Frederic Ozanam, founder of Society

In 2017, the Vincentian Family celebrated 400 years of the Vincentian charism.

In 2020, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrated 175 years in the United States.

In 2020, the Sacramento Diocesan Council celebrated over 65 years of service in the Sacramento Diocese.

On April 23, 2013, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrated the 200th anniversary of the birth of founder, Bl. Frederic Ozanam (4/23/1813).  The Society was founded in 1833 in Paris, France.



ABOUT OUR LADY OF GRACE CONFERENCE

Our Lady of Grace Conference was founded in October 2004 and was formerly established as an aggregated conference (in union with the International Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Paris, France) in 2014. OLG Conference is a member of the Yolo-Metro District, under the Sacramento Diocesan Council.

In 2005, and again in 2021, OLG Conference was recognized by the Diocesan Council as a Blessed Rosalie Rendu Conference for its work in the West Sacramento community. In June 2021, St. Vincent de Paul Conferences in West Sacramento (OLG and Holy Cross) were recognized with a City Civic Leadership Award.

In 2021, OLG Conference helped hundreds of local families and individuals with food, clothing, and shelter.

PHOTO ALBUM (below)

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Walk for the Poor 2013

Walk for the Poor 2013

Homeless Strategies Workshop

Homeless Strategies Workshop

Feeding the Hungry

Feeding the Hungry

Walk for the Poor 2012

Walk for the Poor 2012

Homeless Ministry

Homeless Ministry
Our New Banner

Bundle Sunday Fall 2010

Bundle Sunday Fall 2010
Donations help the poor

Marian Retreat

Marian Retreat
Vincentians gather for a morning relecting on Marian devotion.

Hospitality Sunday 2010

Hospitality Sunday 2010
Vincentians thank the OLG parish for its genorosity.

Parish Festival 2010

Parish Festival 2010

Nat'l Vincentian Family Gathering 2010

Nat'l Vincentian Family Gathering 2010
Conference members attend via internet link up

West Coast Walk for Life 2010

West Coast Walk for Life 2010

Spirit of Giving

Spirit of Giving
A donation coin box symbolizes personal sacrifice

Hospitality Sunday

Hospitality Sunday
Donations support St. Vincent de Paul

Bundle Sunday

Bundle Sunday


Invitation to Service

Invitation to Service

Working in the Food Locker

Working in the Food Locker