ABOUT THE SOCIETY

The Society was founded in Paris in 1833 by Blessed Frederic Ozanam and his companions under the spiritual guidance of Blessed Rosalie Rendu and St. Louise de Marillac.  It is an organization of Catholic laypersons dedicated to helping those around us in misfortune.  Today, the Society has conferences around the world operated by over 800,000 members, including 60,000 in the United States. The Conference of St. Mary’s in Joplin, Mo has been active for most of the parish’s history beginning in 1939. The Conference was reorganized in late 2003 to take on a larger role as a community assistance organization. Today The Conference of St. Mary’s has 18 active members and is supported by over 100 supporting members.  The Society is financially supported by St. Mary’s Catholic Church parishioners.  

UPCOMING EVENTS AND INFORMATION

Our office is open every Thursday (except as noted) from 9 AM until 11 AM.

Our office is no longer open on the second Saturday.

Our office will be closed until May 22 2025, and we are relocating to 807 S Moffet in the Outreach House.

We will be closed any time the Joplin schools are closed due to inclement weather.

2022 Fiscal Year End Summary:

Volunteer hours 1,444  Cases  829   Persons Served 1,404

Types of assistance: Rent/Lodging 269 Utilities 253   Public Transport 93  Medical/Rx 17 Personal Services/Documents 159  All Other 11. Total assistance given $96240.00

HOURS OF OPERATION AND LOCATION

• We are located in the Outreach House at 807 S. Moffet in Joplin, Mo. This is one block west of St. Peter’s Church.
• The office is open every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00. 
• We will be closed any time the Joplin schools are closed due to inclement weather.