On February 1st, the International General Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was pleased to host two leaders of MISEVI.
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Presence of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Around the World
The full list of “Vincentian territories,” as you will see, has therefore been drawn up with great care, based on the latest information provided by our 12 Territorial vice-Presidents on the situation of our organisation on the ground.
Rebuilding a stronger future in the Philippines
The Vincentian Family in the Philippines swiftly organized to provide emergency relief to the over 5.4 million people affected by Typhoon Odette/Rai.
Vincentian Family at the U.N: Migration
UNITED NATIONS SEEKS INPUT ON GLOBAL MIGRATION COMPACT Vincentian Family members have a great deal to say to the world about migration issues. What would you include in an international agreement related to migration? The United Nations is gathering various opinions...
SSVP General Council Annual Meeting to be Broadcast Live on Ozanam TV
The International General Council (CGI in its French initials) of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) will be held June 13-16 in Paris, France with a series of activities which can be followed live by Ozanam TV (www.ozanam.tv). The following events will take...
Vincentian Family Croatia: 400th Anniversary National Pilgrimage
The national pilgrimage guided by the motto “Following the path of martyrs” held on May 13, 2017 was the central 400th anniversary event for Vincentian Family Croatia. It gathered members of all seven branches of Vincentian Family Croatia and included a pilgrimage to...
SSVP Scotland: Consecration to the Sacred Heart
Join with members from across the country in a joyful celebration of Consecration to the Sacred Heart. Re-introduced in 2016, the Mass provides the opportunity for members to spend time together in prayer and friendship. Archbishop Leo Cushley will once again...
The Pope Video: Eliminate Arms Trade
Eliminate Arms Trade, which is part of "The Pope Video" series promoted by the Vatican, was released Friday, June 2. Let’s put an end to the arms trade. We can do this. And it’s urgent that we do it. The world does not need merchants of death who get rich on...
First Meeting of Vincentian Archivists and Librarians
A meeting of librarians and archivists of the Vincentian Family will take place in Paris in November 2017. Here is the information: Dear Responsible for Congregations and Movements of the Vincentian Family, visitors, presidents, superiors, archivists and librarians:...
A Worthwhile Book to Read Spotlighting the Syrian Refugee Crisis
Recently author Melissa Fleming spoke to UN News about her book, “A Hope More Powerful than the Sea.” Ms. Fleming is a spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner on Refugees. She travels to war zones to illuminate the realities of people who have become refugees. In...
Systemic Change Seminar: Lucena City, Philippines
Recently, Ana Maria Escano, our SC coordinator for the Philippines, gave a 2-day seminar at Sacred Heart College in Lucena City, a Daughters of Charity Institution located 4 miles from Manila. The 58 participants of this seminar were the staff of the different Social...
Can Artificial Intelligence Help the Vincentian Family Mission?
Catholic religious news and spirituality site "Aleteia" asks, "Can Artificial Intelligence Help the New Evangelization?" Aleteia has adopted a technology called chatbot to help people use the resources on their site. It's fascinating! For most Catholics,...
