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A Roadmap for Advocacy to End Homelessness
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | February 27, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 2 Comments
We have a roadmap for our advocacy work ahead at the local, national and global levels.
“Chef of the Poor” Feeds Italy’s Homeless
St. Vincent de Paul Volunteer Helps Inmates Transition After Incarceration
Annual Assembly of the AIC in Costa Rica
by Vincentian Family Office | February 24, 2020 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News | 0 Comments
Fifty members took part in the Annual General Assembly of the National Council of the AIC in Costa Rica.
Fasting: SSVP Council General Launches Campaign for Canonization of Bl. Frédéric Ozanam
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 22, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Every month, on the 23rd, SSVP members are urged to fast until his canonization reaches a successful conclusion.
Congratulations to the SSVP on its 188 Years of History!
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Apr 19, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul urges us to pray the Lord’s prayer at 8 pm on April 23rd.
Pope Francis Invites us to Reflect on St. Joseph’s Heritage During the World Day of Prayer for Vocations
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 19, 2021 | News
Pope Francis’ message for the 58th World Day of Prayer for Vocations to be celebrated on April 25 reminds us that the foster father of Jesus is an “extraordinary figure, yet at the same time one so close to our own human experience.”
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Collaboration
by John Freund, CM | Sep 12, 2015 | Formation, News
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Collaboration In celebration of the 40th anniversary of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s canonization, and in keeping with the Year of Vincentian Collaboration… we feature this new slide presentation. Learn how St. Elizabeth shared her life’s work...
Story Booth: History Recorded
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 11, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Making memories on video is now a common family practice. And our family is no different. We've followed the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and their "Story Booth" project. It was a private space in the lobby of the Rhode Island Convention Center where Vincentians...
Family Values – Patrick Griffin, CM
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections
Fr. Patrick Grifin reflections on Family Values in his series on "Considering Consecrated Life". Two happenings can capture our attention during this year. We celebrate the “Year for Consecrated Life,” and we look forward to the “World Meeting of Families” which will...
Full Papal Virtual Audience in English
by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2015 | News
Watch Full ABC News Papal Virtual Audience in English. It is an amazing experience. View video
Thank you for a Great National Assembly!
by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Thank you for a Great National Assembly! This past week, Vincentians from across the country and a few special guests from the international SVdP community in Mexico and Paris came together to celebrate this year's National Assembly in Providence, R.I. The week...
September in the Vincentian Family
by Vincentian Family Office | Sep 4, 2015 | News, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
The month of September marks many milestones across the Vincentian Family. 8 – Death of Frederic Ozanam – 1853 9 – Feast of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, 9 – Birth of Sr. Rosalie Rendu, DC – 1786 11 – Founding of St. Elizabeth College, [Convent Station] NJ – 1899 14...
The Vincent dePaul Society can be proud of its contributions
by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections
David W. Barringer, CEO of the St. Vincent dePaul Society presents some very encouraging figures in his recap of the recent annual meeting in Rhode Island. Dear Reader, Among several very special guests at last week’s National Assembly in Providence, the Secretary...
Ladies of Charity Collaborate in Formation of Seminarians
by John Freund, CM | Aug 29, 2015 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News, Vincentian Family
The Ladies of Charity website features a story about their collaboration in the formation of seminarians. Two young men studying for the priesthood at Christ the King Seminary in the Diocese of Buffalo participated in the activities at the Ladies of Charity Center as...
Vincentian Family Responds to Ferguson
by John Freund, CM | Aug 28, 2015 | News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The St. Louis Review describes the reaction of the young adults who attended "The Vincentian Family Responds to Ferguson," a gathering of members of the associations or congregations whose apostolates in St. Louis are inspired by the Vincentian charism of service to...