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South Jackson side of Society of St. Vincent de Paul property, Louisville
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - An international lay Roman Catholic organization dedicated to the poor, Bishop John Spalding brought the idea to Louisville when he saw it during trips to Europe to recruit teachers for the state’s Catholic school system. In 1853, the first conference was est. at Cathedral of the Assumption. It expanded to over 100 local Catholic parishes. Louisville Historic League.
Open Hand Kitchen - In 1982, Archbishop Thomas Kelly offered St. Paul’s Church, school, & rectory to the Society for the Open Hand Kitchen to provide meals to those in need. The Society grew to include a shelter, housing, kitchen, food pantry, and recovery center, with the campus spanning a block. By the 21st century, 150,000 meals were annually served. Shelby Park Neighborhood Association.
Dedicated on December 28, 2020.