The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SSVP) in Malaysia has marked its 90th anniversary with a series of celebrations across its conferences. Founded in 1934, SSVP has grown steadily throughout the country, extending its reach from Penang to Sarawak over the decades. Anniversary commemorations have included Masses, dinners, and gatherings for members and those supported by the Society.
The Society of St Vincent de Paul in Malaysia has made remarkable strides over the past ninety years. Established in 1934 with the first conference at the Church of the Assumption in Penang, SSVP has gradually expanded its reach. By the early 1950s, the Society began to flourish along the western half of the Peninsular Malaysia , and in the 1980s, it made its way to Sarawak.
The Mass was presided over by the then Bishop of Penang, Rt Rev Antony Selvanayagam, with the late Cardinal Soter Fernandez and the late Fr Mari Arokiam, who was the National Council’s spiritual director at the time, also in attendance. In 2024, the 90th anniversary was a particularly special occasion, taking place at the conference level and focusing on the Friends In Need , a group of individuals and families that SSVP regularly supports, previously referred to as ‘adoptees.’ The Assumption Conference in Penang currently has nine members and cares for six FINs, which includes three individuals and three families.
Fr Desmond Jensen, the assistant parish priest, graced the dinner, offering prayers to bless the food and expressing gratitude to God for the Society’s 90-year legacy. This gathering provided a beautiful opportunity to celebrate both the anniversary and the Christmas spirit alongside the FINs.
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