With hundreds of positive move-outs, SVdP Phoenix’s emergency-level shelter hopes to be the model for future neighborhood shelters.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
August 14: International Women’s Day in the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
by .famvin | August 11, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 3 Comments
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
by Famvin Media Resources | August 5, 2022 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
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.
“Letter of Nairobi”: Resolutions of the SSVP All Africa Assembly
by Vincentian Family Office | August 4, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
From July 20 to 23, 2022, Kenya hosted the 2nd “All Africa” Assembly, which brought together the national presidents of the 42 countries where the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) is present in Africa.
The Historic 50th Pilgrimage to Aparecida brings together 13,000 people
by Vincentian Family Office | July 21, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The much awaited 50th national pilgrimage of the members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul to the Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida (Brazil) took place between the days of July 8-10.
National Assembly of SSVP in Indonesia, Celebrating 60 Years
by .famvin | Jul 22, 2023 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Congratulations to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Indonesia on their 60th anniversary. They assembled with their brothers and sisters from across Indonesia from 30 Jun to 2 July, 2023.
Juan Manuel Buergo Gómez is the new President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
by .famvin | Jun 14, 2023 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
He succeeds Renato Lima de Oliveira and will take office next September in Paris.
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?
Being a Missionary, Always with Charity
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Being charitable and being a missionary are, in reality, fundamental conditions so that the partners can be proclaimed Vincentians.
Saint Paul, the Vincentians and the Stings
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 16, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 6, 2019 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2019 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change
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
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 2, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Many Vincentians can study and know the foundations of the Social Doctrine of the Church when they participate in formation meetings.