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Western Australia - Organisation

St Vincent de Paul Society, Western Australia (1865 - )

From
8 December 1865
Categories
Care Provider, Catholic, Church Agency and Community Service Organisation
Website
https://www.vinnies.org.au/wa

The St Vincent de Paul Society established a branch in Western Australia in 1865. Along with its allied organisation, the Knights of the Southern Cross, the Society supported the establishment and ongoing operations of many Catholic children's homes in WA.

Provided 'Care' At

Publications

Books

  • Coldrey, Barry M., The Scheme: the Christian Brothers and Childcare in Western Australia, Argyle-Pacific Pub., O'Connor, W.A., 1993. Details

Journals

  • Catholic Church, Archdiocese of Perth (ed.), The Record, 1874-. The activities of the St Vincent de Paul Society in WA are recorded in articles in ‘The Record’. Details

Prepared by: Debra Rosser