Annual Fall Fellowship

Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains (325 W 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202).

At the heart of our Vincentian vocation is an invitation from our Lord, Jesus Christ—to come together in love and service to Him and to our neighbors.

You are warmly invited to join fellow Vincentians for our annual Fall Fellowship Mass &  Recognition Reception, a joyful celebration of our shared mission. Together, we will give thanks for the gift of our calling and honor the many Vincentians and volunteers whose generous service brings Christ’s presence to life in our community.

This year, we gather on the Sunday following the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains. The celebration will include a special recognition ceremony of Vincentians service anniversaries, major Council award presentations, and a reception following the Mass. The Most Rev. Robert Casey, Archbishop of Cincinnati, will be our presider and honored guest at this year’s reception.

Come celebrate, connect, and be renewed in the spirit of our shared mission.

This years Major Council Award honorees will be updated once nominations have closed at the end of August. To nominate someone, please see the forms on our website and or use this link provided. Nominations by Vincentians should have the support of either the President or Spiritual Advisor from their Conference.

To register for attending the Fall Fellowship, please use our online form here. Please register by the end of the day on Friday, September 25. 

An Evening of Adoration

Thursday, October 22 at 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Christ the King (3223 Linwood Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226)

Fellow Vincentians, as we move into the busy holiday season, we invite you to join us as we allow ourselves to be refreshed by our Lord’s presence. Our Lord Christ the King Conference is sponsoring an Evening of Adoration for all Vincentians across the District. Let’s take this opportunity to allow our Lord to restore our enthusiasm for life, love, and service. You can register by going here.

Ozanam Orientation

Dates vary, see link below for currently scheduled offerings (1 per quarter).

Developed by our National Council, this Orientation explores through a day long retreat format what the meaning of being a Vincentian is and how we can live out our calling in simple ways within our own lives, and the life of our Conference. We will dive into exploring our roots and the story behind the Society’s life, different ways Vincentians live out their calling, and discuss the ways we can better strive to authentically meet our neighbors in need where they are at and support them for a transformative experience reflecting God’s unique love and compassion.

To signup and take part, please do so through our online form here by the end of the day one week prior to the offered session. No cost to attend, all materials and food/beverage for the experience provided.

Vincentian Welcome & Onboarding Sessions

Ongoing at the Neyer Outreach Center 1146 William L. Mallory, Sr. Street (formerly Bank St.); dates determined in registration form below.

Inviting all new Vincentians! This session will serve as an introduction to St Vincent de Paul and your life as a Vincentian. You will receive resources that we hope will be useful throughout your vocation and be able to hear from and ask questions of fellow Vincentians while also having the opportunity to become more familiar with your Outreach Center and the many services/resources available in the community. We look forward to seeing you there! Please sign up here, if you don’t see a date coming up just email us and we will let you know when the next session will be.

Rendu Academy – Mentoring Course

Saturday from 9:00am to 3:30pm at the Ozanam Center (1125 William L. Mallory, Sr. Street – formerly Bank St.); exact dates listed in registration.

Thinking about journeying alongside our neighbors in need more frequently as a Vincentian or volunteer? Taking on this ministry is no small feat which is why we are excited to offer you the opportunity for a deeper, more practically focused training that will equip you for the road ahead, whether that is for one off encounters with a neighbor or you discern becoming a potential mentor. This one day training will provide an overview of the mentoring & accompaniment tradition within the Society, as well as best practices to assist you in working with our neighbors in addition to tips and skills that can help you more broadly in life. All Academy days will include snacks, beverages, and a lunch for those registered. For Vincentian members of a Conference, it is highly encouraged that you complete the Ozanam Orientation prior to taking part in this course.

To register for an upcoming session, held roughly once every 6 months, please use our online form here; all registrations are due 72 hours prior to the start of the Academy.

Safeguarding – Initial Training

Offered on-demand through the Ozanam Center Online, live virtually via Microsoft Teams, or in-person by request; dates determined in registration form below.

Safeguarding is how we live our Vincentian call to protect and honor the dignity of every person—especially those most vulnerable. Each quarter, on a  Wednesday from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, new members and those engaging more regularly with the Society are invited to join our introductory Safeguarding Training. Together, we’ll explore what safeguarding means, how to respond when concerns arise, and who to contact for support. There are three options for those engaged with the Society to file their SG.1 Form under:

• Option A: Completion of SafeParish through the parish or diocese you are affiliated with. Simply complete the form and have the parish coordinator sign off on it, then return to us. This option is the most portable and enables you to engage in other Catholic ministries and organizations at your parish, school, and in the Archdiocese.
• Option B: Completion of SVDP-Cincinnati Safeguarding training and background check; sign off on Option B and return it to us. Once you complete the training and background check through our approved vendor, you are good to go.
• Option C: If you believe you will have limited real-time encounters with our numbers (no more than 6 per year), you may complete this option. Training and a background check is encouraged. If you have more than 6 real time encounters in a year, you will need to complete Option A or B.

On-Demand Virtual Training (Ozanam Center Online): If you wish to complete the training for Option B of the SG.1 Form through this method, please use this link to register for a free account and enroll in our “Vincentian Safeguarding” course, available by reviewing “All Courses” available. All forms needed are included in the course, including your SG.1 Form as well as the background check waiver/release. Once you complete your course fully, a Certificate is automatically generated.

Live Virtual Training (Teams): Register here (at least 36 hours in advance) to reserve your spot and take part! All materials are sent out a day prior to those registered prior to the cutoff for a training.

SafeParish (through your Parish): If you also assist in your parish, school, or other Catholic ministries, we encourage you to complete SafeParish training instead and share your certification with us using Option A on the SG.1 Form once the parish coordinator signs off.

Questions? Email our team at Safeguarding@svdpcincinnati.org.

Virtual Formation Training

Looking for Formation and training opportunities on-demand for your busy schedule? Seeking out our online Safeguarding Training or one of our courses related to CMS? Then log into the “Ozanam Center Online” and have core trainings accessible at your fingertips when you need it. All courses are setup to enable you to complete according to your own pace and needs. To sign up and take part in one of our online courses today, simply follow this link to register for a free account and enroll in one of our courses.

Regional Formator Training

Are you interested in learning to present the core of all Vincentian formation, the Ozanam Orientation? We have opportunities coming up to dive into what it means to be a Formator/Presenter of the Ozanam Orientation, provide guidance and understanding on overall Vincentian Formation, and help equip you for assisting your fellow Vincentians in their journey. To register, please use our JotForm provided here.

Formation Request Form

Every year we aim to host a series of workshops and experiences on various topics throughout the Cincinnati District, and are always happy to collaborate on specialized offerings for a Conference, Family of Conferences, or even collaborate on how that might look with engaging your Parish Family as well. We also have workshops and retreats in bite-sized opportunities able to take place during a Conference meeting upon request by one of your support team members. If you and your Conference would like to discuss with the team possible topics and experiences that could work for you and your Family, reach out to your support team using this request form , or email directly at Formation@SVDPCincinnati.org. To see a list of available workshops for this season, click here.