The powerful rains that fell during December (2021) impacted the people living in the states of Minas Gerais and Behía (Brazil).
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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.
Saint Paul, the Vincentians and the Stings
Let’s start talking about the “sting of poverty,” which leaves those assisted in a situation of fragility and vulnerability.
The Vincentian Conference: a community of Faith, Hope and Charity
Being part of a Vincentian Conference is a magnificent gift from God. In it we can practice our beautiful Catholic faith, make sincere friends, meet new people, help those who need it and improve our spiritual life.
The Lay Spirituality of Frederic Ozanam
The primary reason for the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s existence was and is to increase the holiness of its members, by service to those in need and by building deep friendships.
Vincentian Influence on Catholic Social Teaching
Did you know how Vincentian Family members who set the stage and later advised Pope Leo XIII’s 1891 landmark statement of catholic social teaching “Rerum Novarum” (New Things)?
The Vincentians and the Social Doctrine of the Church
Many Vincentians can study and know the foundations of the Social Doctrine of the Church when they participate in formation meetings.
Interview with Renato Lima de Oliveira, President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
We continue the series of posts to deepen our knowledge of the many Vincentian Branches with this interview of Renato Lima de Oliveira.
The Two Networks of Charity
There is indeed a “second network of charity” within the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which we do not always understand or appreciate.
To be a Vincentian is to Have a Purpose in Life
Being Vincentian is much more than a volunteer: it is a vocation. It is a purpose in life.
The Love that Drives Vincentian Youth
Love is the primordial principle that impels us into the midst of this busy world.
