In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.
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Eviction Aid – Walking the Talk
Catholic Charities USA and the Felician Sisters of North America have jointly created the CCUSA Francis Fund for Eviction Prevention.
Living Into Collaboration – A Vincentian Laudato Si’ Point of View, Part 2
In Part 2, I ask us to reflect on how practicing contemplative awareness, attitude and intention and comprehensive compassion are important aspects of Vincentian-Setonian collaboration.
Charities Working Over-Time to Ensure No Child Goes Without
Two UK charities have delivered hundreds of gifts to children after seeing a dramatic rise in poverty amongst young families in London and Glasgow.
An American Vincentian Reflections on the USA Election
It may come as a surprise to some that the result of the Presidential election showed that the Catholic vote was almost evenly divided between Donald Trump and Joseph Biden.
How Much Will Upcoming Evictions Cost You?
According to the NLIHC and the Innovation for Justice Program, an incident of mass eviction would incur astronomical costs for the general population. In total, they estimate those costs to total somewhere between $62 billion and $129 billion
Meet the new international headquarters of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
One of the most important achievements of the current mandate of the Council General International was the purchase of the new general headquarters in Paris (France).
To Love Another Person is to See the Face of God (Part III)
In my previous two posts I had used the words for the musical production of Les Miserables to show how Vincent de Paul, Louise de Marillac, Frederic Ozanam and Pope Francis were convinced of the reality that in loving our neighbor, we came to encounter the face of God. (Part III)
2021-2022 International Structure and Organizational Chart of the SSVP General Council
The new Structure and organizational chart of the of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) Council General International is presented for the next biennium of the presidency of Renato Lima de Oliveira.
The Pope Video • At the Service of Human Fraternity
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: At the Service of Human Fraternity.