On December 10, 2022, Isabel Crstina, “the Vincentian flower” was beatified in the Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Piedad [the Shrine of Our Lady of Piety] in Barbacena.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Christmas Message from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The International General Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul extends Christmas greetings to all its members and to all the members of the Worldwide Vincentian Family.
Abiding to the Vincentian Call, Fulfilling the Vincentian Assignments
The Kano Central Council of the Kaduna Metropolitan Council of Nigeria is one known to be relentless in the Vincentian movement.
Salvation for the Poor
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
Vincentians can be the storytellers to policy makers and others who may never “see” poverty in all of its forms.
To Be Face to Face with the Poor
We, as members of the Vincentian Family, have a great social responsibility. We have first-hand experience of the problems that afflict thousands of poor families.
The Boundless Dimension of Vincentian Charity
If we are not charitable (generous) in the manner that we act, then we will fall into the simple routine of philanthropy and/or providing material assistance … and nothing more.
Reality and Hope
These harsh realities sadden the hearts of the members of the Society and the Vincentian Family. We cannot, however, lose hope that the situation will improve.
The Commandment of Love
As members of the Vincentian Family we need to savor the inexhaustible well-spring of virtue and the examples of holiness of our predecessors.
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul: A Large Family
Groups, like ours, that have existed for hundreds of years, have certain “family” characteristics, some of which are intuitive.
Christmas Message from Renato Lima, General President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Renato Lima de Oliveira, broadcasts the “Christmas Message of 2019” of the Interrnational General Council.
What is Sharing?
To be a Vincentian means that we not only share our material possession but that we also be an evangelizer and share our spirituality with others.
