The Diplomatic Society of St Gabriel was established in 1996 by Catholic diplomats at the United Nations in New York. They are a member of the International Alliance of Catholic Knights. The DSSG is 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, World Council of Churches, World Association of N.G.O's, USA Military Archdiocese.[1] The society is registered as a non-profit organization with the Secretary of State of Washington, USA.
The Diplomatic Society of St Gabriel is an international organization of the laity. International practice shows that persons and bodies other than states are often the subjects of international rights and duties; such developments are not inconsistent with the structure of international law. Civil Society Organizations such as the Society therefore enjoy international legal personality. Many of its members, as diplomats and consuls, are individuals with privileges and immunities protected by the Vienna Convention. The Society is pursuing formal registration with international and national authorities.
The Diplomatic Society of St Gabriel is recognized by the Militia of the Immaculata/USA, part of the 800-year-old Franciscan Order. Fr. Patrick Greenough, OFM Conv Minister Provincial and North American President of the Milita of the Immaculata serves as the Society's “Spiritual Protector”.
Initial members of the order came from:
With additional members representing or resident in:
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