Living simply, caring for our planet and conserving resources, … are just a few of the ways we continue to live out the charism.
Elizabeth Astridge
Author
Raise Young Vincentians
Whenever we attend any Vincentian Family Gatherings, Matt and I always introduce our children (who are ages 3 and 1) as the littlest Vincentians of the Family. While we constantly have the “raise little Vincentians” voice in the backs of our heads, I wonder, do all...
Oil Painting and Prison Ministry #BeMercy
From the Catholic News Agency: In an effort to promote Pope Francis' desire that Catholics engage in concrete works of mercy during his special jubilee Holy Year, the Vatican is encouraging people to talk about their experience doing works of mercy on social media...
Celebrating 200 Years of Vincentians in the U.S.: Vincentian Heritage Week
Niagara University, the first Vincentian university established in the United States, will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the Vincentians in America during Vincentian Heritage Week, which takes place September 23-30, 2016. Also known as Founder’s...
National Friends of the Poor Walk: Sept. 24
Help support your local Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference and Council by participating in the National Friends of the Poor ® Walk/Run on Saturday, September 24. To find the Friends of the Poor Walk or Run in your area, click here. The Friends of the Poor®...
New International President and Council of SSVP
On the feast day of Blessed Frederic Ozanam and under the gaze of Saint Vincent de Paul, the installation ceremony of the XVI International President and International Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul took place at the Chapel of St. Vincent de Paul in...
Niagara University Launches New Mission Website
"NU Embodies the vision of St. Vincent de Paul in our Scholarship, Teaching & Service." On August 22, Niagara University launched a new mission website highlighting their central purpose and values. It also includes a section with news and events which show their...
“Stop Talking and Start Doing”
Many of you know Blessed Frédéric Ozanam was the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, but perhaps there is someone within your circle of family or friends who doesn't know about this important Vincentian Saint. Below is an article from Aletia, "What happened...
Day of Prayer for Peace in Our Communities (Sept. 9)
"A violent clash of opulence and poverty is shaking the ground under our feet. Our duty as Christians is to throw ourselves between these two camps in order to accomplish by love what justice alone cannot do."- Bl. Frédéric Ozanam Living in a time of crisis and...
Depaul USA Impact – A Short Film
"So, I gave it a shot, took some weeks, but finally I arrived at Depaul House. And I thrived in that atmosphere because that's all I wanted to do. I wanted an opportunity to show myself that I could. I did pretty good. This system works with you and meeting you right...
