The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Pittsburgh is a Catholic lay organization assisting those in need throughout the Pittsburgh area. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of Pittsburgh, is a Non Profit Catholic Lay Organization helping the poor of the Pittsburgh area since 1852 Guided by values of compassion and justice, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul brings people together to offer person-to-person service to those in need. We embrace charitable and advocacy efforts, working alongside others to alleviate hardship and address its root causes, making no distinction in those we serve.