Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Ozanam, the Journalist
Besides practicing charity towards those most in need, Ozanam was a very courageous man in exercising his Christian apostolate through the press and literature.
Living and Serving in Hope
This short essay is inspired by the theme for the 2024 Annual National Formation (ANF) of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Canada, “Serving in Hope.”
Engaged Minds, Busy Hands at “Backpack League” Summer Camp
Creating tie-dye shirts. Math problems incorporating exercise. Interactive storytelling. Robotics. Arts and dance.
Contemplation: To Wait for God’s Own Time
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org The church calls the laity to “fulfill their prophetic mission by evangelization” which has “peculiar efficacy because it is accomplished in the ordinary circumstances of the world.” [CCC, 905] Our Vincentian vocation, our...
Letter from the President General of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for Vincentian Youth Day
Today, July 4, we celebrate the feast of Pier Giorgio Frassati, patron of the youth of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. We live at a time when the faith and the Vincentian values that we defend are more important than ever.
Vincentian Youth: United in Synodality and Strengthened in Faith
On July 4, 1925, at the age of 24, Pier Giorgio Frassati, a great young man who chose to spend his youth in service to the most needy and abandoned, returned to the embrace of the Father.
Series of Short Video Reflections from SVP England and Wales
Jon Cornwall, Director of Membership, SVP England and Wales, presents a series of short videos on the way we love, and other threads of our Vincentianism that are worth reflecting on.
Contemplation: The Challenge of Modern Times
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Blessed Frédéric and his friends founded the Society in 1833 in answer to a challenge posed to them by another group of students in a discussion group called the Conference of History. The other students, adherents to San...
From Darkness to Dawn: Britt’s Journey to Recovery and Renewal
After overcoming a tumultuous past of abuse, addiction, and homelessness, Britt has found new purpose and stability through supportive housing and personal transformation.
Contemplation: To Discern, Not to Decide
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org In the Society of St Vincent de Paul, “all decisions are made by consensus after the necessary prayer, reflection and consultation.” [Rule, Part I, 3.10] In other words, we don’t simply vote the minority “off the island,”...
Homily: Making ourselves “radically available” to others (Video)
An interesting homily by Bishop Donald J. Hying, the former National Episcopal Advisor to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA.
A Mother and Daughter Start a new Life at St. Vincent in Louisville (USA)
Despite facing a marital separation, eviction, double kidney failure, job loss, and the pandemic, Demishia and her daughter Kira found stability and hope through St. Vincent de Paul’s supportive housing and community services.