To celebrate the 140 years of services rendered by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) in the City of Medellin (Colombia), a “National Vincentian Meeting” was held from September 23 to 25.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul: An International Network of Charity From Its Beginnings
“I would like to embrace the whole world in a network of charity.” This quote, attributed to Frederic Ozanam, says it well– and within a century, his dream was realized.
Isabel Cristina, member of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, will be beatified in December
Father Emanoel Bedê, CM, explains the importance of her example for the Vincentian Family. The Servant of God, Isabel...
Do Not Let the Vincentian Flame Become Extinguished
In this mission we have to overcome many any adversities. We cannot let our Vincentian flame be extinguished as a result of some obstacle or setback.
SVdP Australia: Vinnies Caloundra providing the ultimate hand-up
The SVdP Queensland (Vinnies) Caloundra Conference has made it one of their missions to help people with disability find their voice and reach their greatest potential.
Young People, the “Now” of God
Frederic pointed out that young people have drive and enthusiasm, imagination and spontaneity. They bring new horizons to communities.
The Vincentian DNA
To have Vincentian DNA means to have the same principles as our founders, to act with the same primitive spirit that inspired Ozanam and his followers…
Creativity in the Conferences
One of the greatest challenges for the Vincentian Conferences of the Society is to prevent routine and monotony from invading the activity of the group.
Society of St. Vincent De Paul in the Middle of the Fight Against Poverty
Catholic News Service features work from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and insight from its National President, Ralph Middlecamp on their fight against poverty.
SSVP: The International General Council Meets Next Week
Paris will host new meetings from the Council General International (CGI) of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP).
175th Anniversary of SSVP in England
In 1844, thirteen men met in the Sabloniere Hotel in Leicester Square, London and agreed to form a Conference of the “Brotherhood of St Vincent de Paul.”
The Value of Visiting the Homes of the Poor
Do we stop, on occasion, to reflect on the visit we made to our assisted? It is a kind of sacrament, since we are going to meet Jesus through the most needy…
