SSVP of Paraguay Founds its First Children’s Conference

New SSVP conference was founded with 10 members between 8 and 10 years old

On March 7, 2026, the SSVP of Paraguay took another step in its journey of continuous growth: the Divine Child Jesus Conference, composed of children, was founded in the city of Lambaré, Central Department, 8 km from the capital, Asunción.

The formal founding of the new SSVP conference was preceded by a Formation Day, activities with the children, and a shared snack. After the installation of the new SSVP conference, a Holy Mass was celebrated at the Our Lady of Mercy Parish.

Members of the National Council’s board, led by Brother Osvaldo Javier Hidalgo Viveros, National President, participated in the founding activities. The parents of the new SSVP conference members were also present, a fundamental presence to provide an environment of unconditional support, security, and love for the development of their children, strengthening their affective bonds.

The board of the first SSVP Children’s Conference in Paraguay, founded with 10 active members, was constituted as follows:

• President: Samuel Ignacio Carrera Rivarola (11 years old)

• Vice-President: Tiana Valentina Silva Ruiz (8 years old)

• Secretary: Dana Solange Dalinas Vega (8 years old)

• Treasurer: Mia Elena Fernández Benítez (10 years old)

The National President of the SSVP in Paraguay expressed his joy at the beginning of another SSVP conference in the country: “… I am happy with the founding of this new conference in Paraguay. May these children grow in service to God and to those most in need, following the example of our founder, Frédéric Ozanam, helping us to embrace the world in a network of charity.”, he stated.

Arrival of the conference members for the Holy Mass