01 / HEALTH & WELLBEING
Community medical camp
Coming together around a free medical camp, with care for the health and wellbeing of our neighbours.
Holy Family Conference · Since 2023Small acts.
Small acts.
Open hearts.
Lasting hope.
We are a community of Vincentians in Chennai, putting faith into action through friendship, compassion and service to our neighbours.
Holy Family Shrine · Nazareth Nagar · Chennai
Meet our parish priest ↓
Hope begins with showing up.Serving together. Building a community of care.
One Vincentian family.
A shared calling to serve.
A shared calling to serve.
1833Our global roots in Paris
30 April 2023Our conference begins
ChennaiOur community. Our calling.
Spiritual guidance
Rev. Fr. C. Joseph
Parish Priest
Holy Family Church, Nazareth Nagar
Spiritual Adviser
Holy Family Conference
Who we areFaith brings us together.
Faith brings us together.
Service brings us closer.
The Society of St Vincent de Paul – Holy Family Conference is part of the worldwide Vincentian family. Based at Holy Family Shrine in Nazareth Nagar, Chennai, we bring people together to respond to the needs of our community.
Our mission is to put Christian faith into practice through personal service, treating every person we meet with dignity, kindness and respect.
Discover the story behind our service ↗Compassion, made practical
Here for our neighbours.
Moments of service from our conference: people giving their time, sharing what they can and caring for one another.
02 / EVERYDAY KINDNESS
A simple drink. A caring gesture.
Providing drinking water is one of the simple, practical ways our members serve the community.
03 / FRIENDSHIP & FELLOWSHIP
Sharing the joy of Christmas
Celebrating together at Don Bosco Anbu Illam through fellowship and gifts on 17 December 2023.
A welcoming place.
A spirit of service.
A spirit of service.
Holy Family CanteenCommunity is built
Community is built
in everyday moments.
Our Holy Family Canteen carries the name and spirit of the Society of St Vincent de Paul: a visible presence within the local community.
Discover more about the canteen and how you can take part in the life of the conference.
- Connect with our local Vincentian community
- Learn about our service activities
- Ask how you can lend a hand
Our storyA worldwide calling.
A worldwide calling.
A local beginning.
From a small group in Paris to our own conference in Chennai, the Vincentian story is rooted in a simple conviction: compassion becomes meaningful when it becomes action.
A beginning in Paris
On 23 April, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam and six companions founded the Conference of Charity to bring assistance to people in need.
Inspired by St Vincent
Guided by Sister Rosalie Rendu and the Daughters of Charity, the group adopted St Vincent de Paul as its patron.
Holy Family takes root
Our conference began at Holy Family Shrine on 30 April with seven members, initiated by Rev. Fr. Bernard Lawrence, our first spiritual adviser.
Continuing the mission
Our members continue the local work of service, friendship and fellowship as part of the global Vincentian family.
Read more about our beginnings
The founding group in Paris included Frédéric Ozanam, Emmanuel Joseph Bailly, François Lallier, Auguste Le Taillandier, Paul Lamache, Félix Clavé and Jules Devaux. Their work centred on personal visits and direct assistance to people in need. As the Society grew, smaller local groups, known as conferences, helped carry this spirit of service into more communities.
Holy Family Conference’s first president was Brother G. Edwin, its first secretary was Brother Lazar, and its first treasurer was Brother P. L. Raju. Rev. Fr. C. Joseph followed Rev. Fr. Bernard Lawrence as spiritual adviser.
People behind the service
United by a shared purpose.
Our conference office bearers
Brother G. EdwinPresident
Brother S. Prem RubanVice President
Sister A. Periyanayagi RaniSecretary
Brother A. M. LouisTreasurer
A community of members and auxiliary members, each contributing their time and talents to our shared mission.
Find your place in our community ↗Our wider Vincentian family
Connected through a shared mission.
Brother Juan Manuel Buergo Gómez
Society of St Vincent de Paul
Brother Jude ZR Mangalraj
National Council of India
Brother A. Lawrence
Central Council
Brother M. N. Jerome Antony
Area Council
Life at Holy Family Conference
Our community, in pictures.
Glimpses of the people, gatherings and everyday acts of kindness that make up our story. Select a photo to take a closer look.
There is a place for you hereA little of your time.
A little of your time.
A world of kindness.
Whether you want to serve, contribute or simply learn more, your first step can be a conversation.
Let’s make a difference ↗Get in touchGood work begins
Good work begins
with a hello.
For service enquiries, membership, volunteering or support, reach out to Holy Family Conference.
Our communityHoly Family Shrine
Nazareth Nagar
Chennai – 600110, Tamil Nadu
Nazareth Nagar
Chennai – 600110, Tamil Nadu
Planning a visit?
Please call ahead to arrange a suitable time to meet with our team.