Society of St. Vincent de Paul
From Darkness to Dawn: Britt’s Journey to Recovery and Renewal
After overcoming a tumultuous past of abuse, addiction, and homelessness, Britt has found new purpose and stability through supportive housing and personal transformation.
Contemplation: To Discern, Not to Decide
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org In the Society of St Vincent de Paul, “all decisions are made by...
Homily: Making ourselves “radically available” to others (Video)
An interesting homily by Bishop Donald J. Hying, the former National Episcopal Advisor to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA.
In Brazil, after the Floods Vincentians Help to Rebuild Houses
The powerful rains that fell during December (2021) impacted the people living in the states of Minas Gerais and Behía (Brazil).
August 14: International Women’s Day in the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
This is the third year that the International Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) celebrates Women’s Day, on the 200th anniversary of the birthday of Amélie Ozanam (wife of founder Frederic Ozanam).
Our Timeless Home Visit
Why, in this day and age, does the Society of St. Vincent de Paul serve primarily through home visits? For the same reason we have always done so.
“Letter of Nairobi”: Resolutions of the SSVP All Africa Assembly
From July 20 to 23, 2022, Kenya hosted the 2nd “All Africa” Assembly, which brought together the national presidents of the 42 countries where the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) is present in Africa.
The Historic 50th Pilgrimage to Aparecida brings together 13,000 people
The much awaited 50th national pilgrimage of the members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul to the Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida (Brazil) took place between the days of July 8-10.
Brasilia’s Future Cardinal Praises the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul’s Charitable Activity
On July 7, Renato Lima, President General of the SSVP, was kindly received in audience by the Archbishop of Brasilia, Paulo Cezar Costa, who will be appointed Cardinal on August 27.
183rd Anniversary of the International General Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On July 21st, 2022, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) enthusiastically celebrates the 183rd anniversary of the founding of the International General Council
The Council General of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul holds “All Africa” Assembly in Nairobi
We ask for your prayers for success of this meeting, and may the Good Lord bless the “All Africa” Assembly.
July 4: International Youth Day of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
July 4, as well as the entire month of July, is already a historic date for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, because since 2017 we have celebrated and commemorated the International Vincentian Youth Day of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.