November 14, 2025

Indianapolis Council of St. Vincent de Paul Society seeks new president

Special to The Criterion

The Indianapolis Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) is inviting nominations for the position of council president for the 2026–29 term.

As current president Paul Ainslie completes his six years of service, the council seeks a faith-filled leader devoted to serving those in need and experienced in the Vincentian way.

The council president serves as the chief servant leader of the society’s Indianapolis council, ensuring that all works of charity reflect the Society’s Rule, Catholic values and spiritual mission of seeing Christ in the poor.

The president provides leadership, spiritual guidance and strategic direction to the council’s programs, committees and conferences across central and southern Indiana.

Candidates should be:

  • A practicing Catholic, active in the life of the Church.
  • An active Vincentian, with at least three to five years of service.
  • A proven leader with strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Grounded in the Society’s Rule and committed to Vincentian spirituality.

The council president serves a three-year term, which is renewable once. The election follows a process of nomination and spiritual discernment among the council’s voting body.

Those who feel called to serve—or who wish to nominate someone—are invited to submit a name, contact information and a brief statement of qualifications by Dec. 15 to candidate@svdpindy.org. For more information or a full position description, contact Pat Jerrell at pjerrell@svdpindy.org. †

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