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Brasilia’s Future Cardinal Praises the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul’s Charitable Activity
by Vincentian Family Office | July 18, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
On July 7, Renato Lima, President General of the SSVP, was kindly received in audience by the Archbishop of Brasilia, Paulo Cezar Costa, who will be appointed Cardinal on August 27.
183rd Anniversary of the International General Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by Vincentian Family Office | July 17, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
On July 21st, 2022, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) enthusiastically celebrates the 183rd anniversary of the founding of the International General Council
The Council General of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul holds “All Africa” Assembly in Nairobi
by .famvin | July 10, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
We ask for your prayers for success of this meeting, and may the Good Lord bless the “All Africa” Assembly.
July 4: International Youth Day of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by Vincentian Family Office | July 4, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
July 4, as well as the entire month of July, is already a historic date for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, because since 2017 we have celebrated and commemorated the International Vincentian Youth Day of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.
Report on the participation of the SSVP General Council at the United Nations – Geneva
by Marie Françoise Salesiani-Payet | Feb 20, 2023 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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.”
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.
Participate in the Contest to Create a New Logo for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul International!
by David Barringer, CEO SSVP | Nov 2, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Submit ideas to a contest for a new international SSVP logo!
Spirituality, Commitment and Passion
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Oct 28, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A reflection on the three characteristics of a Vincentian Leader: spirituality, commitment and passion
Talk Show with the President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 23, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On October 27 Renato Lima de Oliveira will take part in a Talk Show on Facebook Live to discuss various issues and to answer questions.
Justice Supposes Much Love
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Oct 21, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A famous phrase of Ozanam reveals the lines of thought of this holy and visionary man. Frederic Ozanam said that justice supposes much love.
The Paths of Charity
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Oct 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Charity is one of the three theological virtues (besides faith, through which we know God, and hope, through which we fully trust in God).
Vincentians from St. Louis, Missouri Share a Story (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 11, 2019 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
For reflection: Watch as St. Vincent de Paul society volunteers from St. Louis (Missouri, USA) form a friendship with someone in need of help.
Welcoming the Word of God and Preserving the Ardor of Charity
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Oct 7, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
For us Vincentians, “welcoming the Word of God” is much more than simply reading biblical passages or the Sunday Gospel in the home of the assisted.
SSVP President General Takes up Suggestions Regarding the 2020 Circular Letter
by .famvin | Oct 3, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Circular Letter is a unique opportunity for the President General to directly address the worldwide membership. Suggestions can be submitted by email.
Taking Care of the Spirit and our Salvation
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 30, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
We take care of our physique, of our intellect, of our food, clothing, housing, employability; But do we take care of the spirit as we should?