New national president for Society 
of St Vincent de Paul

New national president for Society 
of St Vincent de Paul Rose McGowan, President, SVP

The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has announced the election of long-time member Rose McGowan as its new National President.
Ms McGowan succeeds Kieran Stafford, whose three-year term ended on August 31.

From Dublin, Ms McGowan has been a member of the SVP from her schooldays, when she began visiting with the Society in North Inner City Dublin.

She is an experienced member of the SVP, having held many positions including National Vice-President, Trustee and Dublin Regional President.

Following her election, Ms McGowan said that the Covid-19 pandemic presents the most difficult challenge in the Society’s 176-year history.

“Those who require our help can be assured that our volunteers and staff who have worked tirelessly over the past few months in difficult situations will continue to provide support as quickly as possible and with the empathy that has been a hallmark of the work of SVP,” she said.