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The General Assembly of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be Held in Rome from June 12 to 18.
by Vincentian Family Office | June 10, 2023 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Between June 12th and 18th , all the eyes of the worldwide Vincentian community will be on Rome where the Council General International of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) will hold its General Assembly, which takes place every six years.
Pilgrimage to Aparecida: about 40,000 persons participated in the largest Vincentian event in the world
by Vincentian Family Office | May 28, 2023 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
A true demonstration of faith and devotion. Such words describe the three days (May 5-7) of the 51st Pilgrimage of the Vincentians to Aparecida (Brazil).
SSVP is celebrating 190 years of its foundation
by .famvin | April 15, 2023 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
On Sunday, April 23rd, at 3:30 pm (Paris time), a Holy Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated for the 190th anniversary of the foundation of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and the 210th anniversary of the birth of Blessed Antoine-Frederic Ozanam.
Report on the participation of the SSVP General Council at the United Nations – Geneva
by Marie Françoise Salesiani-Payet | February 20, 2023 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The United Nations in Geneva has been for more than 75 years a center of multilateralism, working for peace, the rights and well-being of “men, women and children everywhere.”
Society of St. Vincent de Paul: 191 Years Serving in Hope
by Juan Manuel B. Gomez | Apr 23, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrates its 191st anniversary today, April 23, when its seven founders established the first Conference of Charity.
Contemplation: To You Alone – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | Apr 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org To offer the benefit of the doubt is to assume the best of somebody even...
Can SSVP Thrift Stores Respond to the Cry of the Earth and the Cry of the Poor?
by Dermot McGilloway | Apr 15, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In a modern-day clash between opulence and poverty, a dialogue is needed to truly understand how the charity retail sector, the SSVP Thrift Store in particular, can ameliorate the fast fashion business model.
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.
Saving Lives in the Flooded Cities of Northeastern Brazil
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 3, 2020 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Excessive rain has caused many disruptions in the lives in the residents of Pernambuco and Alagoas in Northeastern Brazil.