Society for St. Vincent De Paul - Guyana Superior Council

31/07/2025

24/03/2025

The Sacred Heart Conference which have the responsibility of managing and maintaining the Thomas Street Homestead have been constantly repairing and painting the cottages, washrooms, kitchen and hall of the Homestead.

Take a look at some of the work that have been done so far below.

Anyone willing to assist please make contact with the President or Treasurer of the conference
Brother Chin - 697-1861
Brother Lopes - 681-2042.

"Help us to be generous with our time, our possessions and ourselves."

19/03/2025

11/03/2025

𝐀p𝐨s𝐭o𝐥i𝐜 𝐍u𝐧c𝐢o t𝐨 𝐕i𝐬i𝐭 𝐃i𝐨c𝐞s𝐞.

His Excellency Archbishop Santiago De Wit Guzmán, JCD, the Apostolic Nuncio to the Antilles, will visit the Diocese of Georgetown from Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, to Sunday, March 23rd, 2025. An Apostolic Nuncio is a diplomatic representative of the Vatican to a foreign country. This role is equivalent to that of an ambassador, but specifically for the Holy See. The Nuncio represents the Pope and the Vatican's interests in the host country and is responsible for maintaining diplomatic relations between the Vatican and the government of that country.

Born on September 5, 1964, in Valencia, Spain, Archbishop Santiago was ordained a priest on May 27, 1989, with incardination in the Archdiocese of Valencia, where he served in pastoral ministry for five years. From 1994 to 1998, he attended the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy in Rome, studying Canon Law at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas. In May 1998, he received a Doctorate in Canon Law (JCD). He joined the Diplomatic Service of the Holy See on June 13, 1998, and has served in various Apostolic Nunciatures (Vatican embassies) in the Central African Republic, The Netherlands, Paraguay, Egypt, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Spain.

On March 21, 2017, he was appointed Titular Archbishop of Gabala and Apostolic Nuncio to the Central African Republic. On March 25, 2017, he was also appointed Apostolic Nuncio to the Republic of Chad, with residence in Bangui, Central African Republic. He was ordained bishop in Valencia, Spain, on June 10, 2017.

On July 30, 2022, Archbishop De Wit Guzmán was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Grenada, Guyana, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, and Apostolic Delegate to the Antilles. On November 12, 2022, he was also appointed Apostolic Nuncio to the Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Jamaica, and St. Lucia.

During his visit, Archbishop De Wit Guzmán is scheduled to present his credentials to His Excellency President Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025. His Excellency Archbishop Guzmán will also be visiting various communities and apostolic works in the Diocese.

Archbishop De Wit Guzmán speaks Spanish, English, French, and Italian.

11/03/2025

𝗗𝐚𝐲 𝟓 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟰-𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀:

A stranger, Simon of Cyrene, is pulled from the crowd to help Jesus. Where were His friends? Why was it not His own disciples who stepped forward? Like Simon, we often find ourselves unexpectedly called to help others. Do we resist, or do we embrace the chance to lighten someone’s burden? This station reminds us to notice those struggling around us and to serve with willing hearts. Similarly, this Stations challenges us at Christians to be bold in the world and to represent and show the Love of God to all.

Lord Jesus, open our eyes to those in need and give us the courage to help, even when it is inconvenient.

Blessed be God forever.

11/03/2025

Tuesday March 11, 2025.

10/03/2025

On Friday, March 7, 2025, Banks DIH Limited disbursed Deeds of Covenant to 27 community groups and organizations, reaffirming our commitment to community impact. Our Marketing Director, Mr. Carlton Joao, a well-known humanitarian, delivered special remarks, emphasizing the importance of community and the positive work these organizations do throughout the country.

The donations were presented by our Chairman/Managing Director, Mr. Clifford Reis, and the event was attended by Members of the Board, including Mr. Deonarain Seepaul (Finance Director), Mr. Mohamed S. Hussein (Engineering Services Director), and Mr. Gavin Todd (Operations and Engineering Director), along with other senior executive staff members.

We are proud of our ongoing efforts to support and uplift our communities and look forward to continuing this important work. This year’s ceremony was held in the Rotunda, and the donations were disbursed to the following organizations:

1. Missionaries of Charity
2. St. Andrew’s Kirk
3. The Scout Association of Guyana
4. Girls Guides Association
5. St. John’s Ambulance Brigade
6. The Guyana Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist
7. Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA)
8. Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA)
9. Uncle Eddie’s Home
10. Salvation Army
11. Gentlewomen’s Relief Association
12. St. George’s Cathedral
13. St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital
14. Guyana Red Cross Society
15. Guyana Society for the Blind
16. Guyana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
17. St. Thomas Mores Conference Society of the St Vincent De Paul
18. St. Philip’s Parish Church
19. St. Vincent De Paul Society
20. St. George’s Finance Committee
21. Dharm Shala
22. Guyana Sanathan Dharma Maha Saba
23. Shaheed’s Boys and Girls Orphanage
24. St. John’s Bosco Boy’s Orphanage
25. Ruimveldt Children’s Home and Care Centre
26. Our Lady of the Mount RC Church
27. Our Lady of the Mount Charities

We are excited to continue making a positive impact in our communities!

10/03/2025

March Monthly statutory meeting held by the Superior Council and attended by other conference members.

We had a surprised visit from another brother all the way from Mumbai, India 🇮🇳 representing the St. Teresa's Conference, Randolph Rodricks.

He was invited to join our meeting and before he left us, he shared about his conference at home and some details about himself.

We were elated to have him attend one of our meetings and thank him for visiting us.

24/02/2025

As a community of faith, we are called to stand in solidarity with those who suffer, particularly women who face the scourge of violence in our world today. It is with a heart full of compassion and a deep commitment to justice that I invite you to join us for a Candlelight Vigil to Stop Violence Against Women, where we will come together in prayer, reflection, and action to bring light to this dark reality.

Fr. Carl Philadelphia
620-7555

03/02/2025

Elections was held over the last month, nominating and electing a new president for the Superior Council seat.

2 persons was nominated from all conferences across the country. Sister Susan English, President of the Our Lady of Mount Conference, E.B.D and Brother Gregory Roberts of St. Ignatius Conference,Georgetown.

With a vote of 10 to 3 in favor of Sister Susan English, our newly elected president from Our Lady of Mount.

All of the committee members of each conference, would like to congratulate Sister Susan English on her new appointment.

Her appointment for vice president is Sister Jenny Prince of Region 1 Conferences.

Reapointed are Brother Lopes- Treasurer and Sister Devi- Secretary.

Newly appointed advisor to the council is Brother Playter.

28/01/2025

In moments of loneliness and despair, let us remember that God’s love and grace are always enough for us. No matter what life throws our way, His unwavering presence is a source of comfort and strength.

The words of this hymn remind us to surrender ourselves fully to Him:

"Take, Lord, receive all my liberty,
my memory, understanding, my entire will.
Give me only your love and your grace:
That's enough for me.
Your love and your grace are enough for me."

Whatever we may have or lack, God’s love is constant, and His grace sustains us. Let us take refuge in His care, trusting that He will provide for our every need and guide us according to His will.

You are never alone; His love surrounds you.