Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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.
“Letter of Nairobi”: Resolutions of the SSVP All Africa Assembly
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
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.
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.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul TV Series Honored With Gabriel Award
ST. LOUIS – The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s television series “Our Faith in Action: Today’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul” was honored with a second place Gabriel Award by the Catholic Press Association at its annual awards ceremony on June 20. The series...
Why Do Some Conferences Fail To Progress?
I invite you to respond: has your Conference progressed or regressed?