The Diplomatic Society

Greetings !

The DSSG., Diplomatic Society of St. Gabriel is an 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 1996 as a international professional and fraternal society of diplomats and consuls dedicated to advancing global peace, development and humanitarianism.

The Archangel Gabriel is the Patron Saint of Diplomats, and the inspiration for the Society. He is recognized as “God’s Messenger’ by the Christian, Islamic and Jewish faiths, and as a universal symbol for Interfaith Dialogue. Our motto is “Pro Deo Et Mundo” - For God and the World.

The Diplomatic Society is a global fraternity for Diplomats, Consuls,
and International Relations professionals.

In furtherance of its mission the Society organizes conferences and training around the world and in cyberspace, and holds professional and social events at the diplomatic and consular corps level.  While primarily a Society of Catholic diplomats, the DSSG closely engages with brothers and sisters of all faiths.

Established in 1996 by Catholic diplomats at the United Nations in New York, the DSSG has become a truly global network.  The gentlemen and ladies of the Society currently represent or are resident in Albania, Argentina, Austria,  Beligum, Brazil, Bulgaria,Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Georgia,Guatemala, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Liberia, Malta , Marshall Islands, Mexico,  Micronesia, Monaco, Mozambique, Peru, the Philippines,  Poland, Portugal, Russia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Sovereign Military Order of Malta, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland,Thailand Turkey, Ukraine, United States and Venezuela.

Members” Confrere’s” also serve with a number of international government and civil society organizations, including the United Nations Secretariat, the Trilateral Commission, the Council of Foreign Relations, and numerous Diplomatic & Consular Associations.

The DSSG is honored to be listed with  The Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations, United Nations  Global Compact, United Nations Economic & Social Council ,United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, United Nations  Educational Social Cultural Organization, United Nations Environmental Program , United Nations  Office of Drugs & Crime, European Community, World Trade Organization, the US Military Archdiocese, the Archdiocese of Manila, the World Council of Churches (WCC), the International Alliance of Catholic Knights, and many other diplomatic and faith-based organizations worldwide.  We are registered as a non-profit organization with the Secretary of State of Washington, USA.

The Diplomatic Society of St Gabriel is recognized by the  M. I. / USA ( http://consecration.com)  part of the  800 year old  Franciscan Order. The M.I. has over 3 million members in 48 countries.Fr. Patrick Greenough, OFM Conv Minister Provincial and North American President of the M.I.  serves as our “Spiritual Protector”. The DSSG supports the   The Medical Missionaries of the MI http://www.medmissions-mi.com/ To serve the people of Thailand, Nepal and the Philippines, with the vision of “going out” and bringing God’s works to these areas and other areas of need in the Asian Region, through much needed Medical and Health Care
The Order of St Francis has 11,000 Brothers in 101 nations worldwide

The Society Cross has 12 points. These 12 points are in reference to the
Prayer of St Francis

Charity and faith are essential characteristics of the Society.
Membership implies a duty to meditate with particular care
on the love of one’s neighbor, the sick, the poor, emigrants, refugees, and all those denied their basic human rights. Members should profess,
with all possible charity and humility the sentiments of noble and
chivalrous generosity. They should serve as an example to their friends,
families  and  community

Cardinal Rosales, Archbishop of Manila
 
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Blessing of medical supplies from the DSSG

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