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Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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 Historic 50th Pilgrimage to Aparecida brings together 13,000 people
by Vincentian Family Office | July 21, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
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.
Candidates for International President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Announced
by Vincentian Family Office | Feb 18, 2023 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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.
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.
Mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Morocco
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 22, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has undertaken the necessary steps to become established in Morocco.
Create a New Logo for the SSVP International!
by David Barringer, CEO SSVP | Feb 22, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Submit ideas to a contest for a new international SSVP logo!
Charity in a Smile
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 20, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
When we arrive at the home of a poor person, the first thing we give them is our smile. I believe this is charity.
International Competition for Writings on Félix Clavé, co-Founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 16, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The General Council of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul hereby opens the International Literary Competition on “The First Conference.”
The Poverty of Ingratitude – The Diploma of Holiness
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Feb 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Ingratitude is one of the most painful feelings that an individual can experience.
2020 Circular Letter of the President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 7, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
For the consecutive fourth year, Renato Lima de Oliveira, 16th President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, has published the Circular Letter.
Vincent de Paul and Frederic Ozanam: Great Communicators
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Feb 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Have you ever thought about the manner in which Vincent and Frederic would communicate if they were alive today?
Salvation for the Poor
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jan 27, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
If we are true imitators of Jesus Christ (“Christians”) then we have to act in the same way that Jesus acted: we must enthusiastically proclaim good news and freedom and joy to those men and women who are in need.
Vincentians as Storytellers
by John Freund, CM | Jan 22, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change
Vincentians can be the storytellers to policy makers and others who may never “see” poverty in all of its forms.