For the fifth consecutive year, Renato Lima de Oliveira, publishes a Circular Letter in which he addresses the members throughout the world and encourages them to reflection on various themes.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Contemplation: To You Alone – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | April 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Can SSVP Thrift Stores Respond to the Cry of the Earth and the Cry of the Poor?
by Dermot McGilloway | April 15, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
In a modern-day clash between opulence and poverty, a dialogue is needed to truly understand how the charity retail sector, the SSVP Thrift Store in particular, can ameliorate the fast fashion business model.
Contemplation: Happy Travelers – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | April 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Update on Haiti
by Pam Matambanadzo | April 9, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
We have been receiving calls seeking some guidance on the situation in Haiti. Vincentians want to know if they can send funds to help.
The Life of Venerable Santiago Masarnau
by Vincentian Family Office | Feb 1, 2021 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On January 21, 2021, Pope Francis had recognized the heroic virtues of the founder and the first president of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Spain, and declared him Venerable.
Getting used to the “New Normal”
by Javier F. Chento | Jan 30, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The SSVP Uruguay: New Ways to Help those Most in Need amidst the Pandemic
The General Council Launches the Film Festival on the Seven Founders of the SSVP
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 28, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
During the annual meetings of the International General Council (CGI), held in Salamanca (Spain) in June 2018, we announced the rules for participating in the Festival “The Seven Founders,” which seeks to focus on the moment when the first Vincentian Conference was...
SSVP Celebrates the 21st Anniversary of the Beatification of Antoine Frederic Ozanam!
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 22, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On this date of August 22, 2018, the Church and the international Vincentian community celebrate the 21st anniversary of the beatification ceremony of our beloved co-founder Antoine Frederic Ozanam, which took place in Paris, in the framework of the 12th World Youth...
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by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 14, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. Download their app to get connected with the organization. Get instant alerts...
New Deadline for SSVP Literary Contest on Lallier
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 28, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
New deadline for submissions to the 2018 International Literary Contest “The First Conference” In order to allow more time and receive more contributions from participants, the International General Council (CGI) of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul decided to extend...
A Great Family YouTube Channel!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
There are great testimonies on every Youtube Channel of the Vincentian Family! I’m working with some right now that I just love!
The Power of Stories 2.0
by John Freund, CM | Jul 4, 2018 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change
Yes, stories are wonderful for capturing attention. But I also learned that stories often just capture a moment in time. Narratives are about a movement over time and speak to our worldview. To that degree, they engage and motivate us.
SSVP General President Visits Argentina
by Javier F. Chento | May 31, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On June 1st and 2nd, brother Renato Lima de Oliveira, 16th President General, will be visiting Argentina, one of the most important countries in Latin America. The President’s agenda includes: Buenos Aires: Audience with Cardinal Mario Aurelio Poli, Archbishop of...
International Youth Meeting of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
by Javier F. Chento | May 20, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, a Catholic institution formed by lay people, established in 153 countries and which helps more than 30 million people, organizes an International Youth Meeting in Salamanca, Spain, from June 15 to 21, 2018, to which...
The International General Council of the SSVP Claims the National Dialogue and the Urgent Pacification in Nicaragua
by Javier F. Chento | May 19, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP), through its International General Council (CGI) based in Paris, wishes to state publicly its great concern about the socio-political situation in Nicaragua. The Central American country has been suffering numerous conflicts...