In mid-2023, the 17th president general of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be elected to succeed Renato Lima, the current president. Following the Society’s rules, the candidates for the office of president have been made known.
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In Brazil, after the Floods Vincentians Help to Rebuild Houses
by Vincentian Family Office | August 18, 2022 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
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
by .famvin | August 11, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 3 Comments
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
by Famvin Media Resources | August 5, 2022 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
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
by Vincentian Family Office | August 4, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
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 Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and Caritas’ joint effort to build 300 houses in Nepal
by Johnson Varghese | Feb 7, 2023 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The devastating earthquakes that struck Nepal in 2015 left 8,844 confirmed deaths, more than 20,000 injured, 600,000 houses fully destroyed, and more than 280,000 houses partially damaged.
President General of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Publishes Last Circular Letter of his Mandate
by Vincentian Family Office | Feb 6, 2023 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The President General speaks of the importance of succession at the Council General and offers some advice to the Vincentians.
A Loving Call to Tolerance and Peace Among People
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jun 8, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In Christ, tolerance is transformed into brotherly love, into tenderness, into generosity.
SSVP President General Issues an Extraordinary Circular Letter on the Covid-19 Pandemic
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 1, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Due to the current circumstances caused by the Coronavirus crisis, the President considers it important to publish a second letter, of an extraordinary nature.
St. Vincent de Paul Prayer (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 31, 2020 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The official prayer of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, as a video.
Three Saints who were members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by .famvin | Apr 26, 2020 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This week we celebrate the feast days of three wonderful Saints who were members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The Society has been part of the Christian formation of many saints.
Ethical Guidelines for Social Media Networks During the Pandemic
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 25, 2020 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
These guidelines are valid for all members of the Vincentian Family … and are especially appropriate during the time of this pandemic.
Decisions Made by the President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 21, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The 16th President General of the Society has had to make a series of extraordinary administrative decisions.
Blessed Frederic Ozanam and the Cholera Epidemic of His Time
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 19, 2020 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Looking at some of Frederic Ozanam’s experiences during the cholera pandemic of his time, we can draw many parallels with our situation today.
New Issue of “Ozanam Network” Published
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 18, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The online issue 1/2020 of the “Ozanam Network” periodical is now available in four languages.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (Brazil) Creates a Service for People at Risk
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 5, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Young members of the Society in Brazil decided to provide various services to people at risk of being affected by the coronavirus.