Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Brasilia’s Future Cardinal Praises the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul’s Charitable Activity
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
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
We ask for your prayers for success of this meeting, and may the Good Lord bless the “All Africa” Assembly.
A Project Sponsored by the SSVP Takes 150 Children Off the Streets of Brazil
About the Naturezinha Football School, founded by brother Manoel 10 years ago, to keep children off the streets of Brazil.
Marin SSVP Key in Drop in Homelessness
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County has been a leader in transforming the county’s response to chronic homelessness
Two Vincentian Family Branches Sign an International Cooperation Agreement
On June 14th, 2019, in Oporto, the Council General International of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul signed an international cooperation agreement with the Religious of St. Vincent de Paul (RSV). The agreement was signed by Renato Lima de Oliveira, the 16th...
Vincentians and Human Frailties
We enter the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul to be better people, less sinful and happier, as well as to practice charity with others… but for some, it seems that belonging to the organization has not yet brought them any personal improvement.
Charity Begins Among Us
Any conflicts among us can cause a wrong impression to aspiring members, benefactors and parishioners in general. “See how they love each other” must be the commandment that guides us.
Vincentianism Shock
If your Conference is stagnant, look to renew it with new initiatives and ideas. And pray for the sanctification of the Conference and its members.
In Porto (Portugal) the Next Annual Meetings of the SSVP International General Council Will Be Held
The International General Council (CGI) of SSVP will promote its international annual plenary session from June 11th to 15th, in Porto (Portugal). The session will celebrate the General Council’s 180th anniversary. All the activities will take place in the Diocesan...
The New Edition 1/2019 of the Ozanam Network Newsletter is Available
Edition No. 1/2019 of the Bulletin “Ozanam Network,” an official publication of the International General Council of the SSVP, is now available.
Commemorating 160 Years of SSVP in Argentina
Several commemorative events will be held in Buenos Aires to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Argentina.