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
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The Council General of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul holds “All Africa” Assembly in Nairobi
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
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.
The Dilemma of Giving Alms and the Ineffectiveness of Christian Charity
A recurring theme in the meetings of the Conferences, which challenges the Vincentians in general, is the question of giving alms to the poor.
President General of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Has A Full Schedule during his visit to New York
Between July 15 and 20, 2019, our President General, Renato Lima de Oliveira, will be in New York (USA) where he has a full work schedule.
St. Vincent de Paul Society Helping San Francisco’s Homeless
A video called “Seeing the Unseen” from the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco shows how Vincentians are serving the homeless population and lets us hear from some of their clients.
A Pastry Shop Gives a New Perspective to the Life of a Needy Family
Gilmara, who previously had no source of income, has now become a confectioner. She sells decorated cakes.
New Forms of Charity to Alleviate the Poverty that Challenges Us
We must be clear that the 21st century Vincentian is different from our predecessors. We cannot “do charity” in the same way as 10, 20 or 50 years ago.
Vincentians Help Families Who Have Lost Everything During the Rains in Pernambuco (Brazil)
June 24, feast of Saint John the Baptist, would have been a memorable day if it were not for the sad reality that many people in Pernambuco faced.
Sanctity and Unity in Diversity
At the same time that we achieve “unity in diversity,” another unfoldment automatically takes place: the search for holiness.
The Ozanam Center of Sant’Antimo Welcomes Many Young People in Difficulty
At the Ozanam Centre in Sant’Antimo, we find children with sad stories, where the volunteers’ can give them confidence and courage to move forward.
Echoes From Porto (Society of Saint Vincent de Paul)
Key points from the SSVP meeting celebrated in Porto, Portugal.
