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Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Contemplation: Neighbors, Each to Each
Vincentians serve every individual in need without discrimination, recognizing each person as uniquely loved by God. Guided by faith, they follow Christ’s teaching to love and alleviate suffering, regardless of categories such as religion or nationality.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA President John Berry Statement on Federal Funding Freeze
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA expresses concern over the potential impact of a temporary federal funding freeze on vulnerable populations, emphasizing that even short-term disruptions could increase poverty and homelessness. They urge the administration to lift the freeze and engage in equitable discussions to protect low-income families.
Contemplation: At the Margin
Marginalization, caused by poverty, illness, or exclusion, requires not just material aid but also loving presence and friendship to restore hope and community.
175th Anniversary of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the U.S.
Story of the origins of the U.S. Society of St. Vincent de Paul in St. Louis, Missouri in 1845.
Video: St. Vincent de Paul Society Celebrating 175 Years in the USA; Now Adapting to Challenges of COVID-19
A video showing how the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Marin County, California has adapted to serve their neighbors in need despite the many challenges of COVID-19.
The SSVP Marks the 100th Anniversary of Being Officially Recognized as an Autonomous Association
With the 100th anniversary of this recognition by the Holy See regarding our autonomy in government and administration, it must be acknowledged that there is a close and healthy relationship between the Conferences and the Church.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the World Day of the Poor
The WORLD DAY OF THE POOR will be held on November 15, 2020 with the theme “Stretch forth your hand to the poor.”
Interview with Cristian Reis da Luz, President of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Brazil
We offer this interview with Cristian Reis da Luz, who is the President of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Brazil
Q&A Session with the President of the SSVP: Transparency and Dialogue
Vincentians from all over the world will have the chance to ask questions and share comments with the President General of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul on Facebook Live (simultaneous interpreting).
Bl. Frédéric Ozanam’s Canonization Process Takes a Step Forward
On September 24th, the Feast of Our Lady of Ransom, the local phase (where a local diocese directs the process) of the inquiry on the alleged miracle ascribed to Bl. Antoine-Frédéric Ozanam was concluded after conducting a thorough 11-month investigation.
Beirut: Hope Amidst an Ocean of Misfortune
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) Lebanon is still on the frontline helping those afflicted by the August 4th blast.
The Origin of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Bringing together two worlds that did not know each other
This was the crisis situation in which 7 young men stood up and decided “to go to the margins”. This is a dramatic, very moving and very topical story, with many parallels between that period and our own.