A video describes 5 elements of bringing charity and justice to the public sphere.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
News from the International Council of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
by .famvin | July 14, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The International Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has redesigned its web page and shared several other news items over the past few days.
SSVP International Vincentian Youth Day
by Javier F. Chento | July 4, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) celebrates its International Youth Day, a day established by the current International General Council of the Society.
It is Better to Give than to Receive
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | June 30, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
To receive something from another individual is a blessing and we experience joy. Jesus has told us that the joy of giving is even better than the joy of receiving.
Celebrating the Birthday of Three SSVP Co-Founders in July
by Javier F. Chento | June 28, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
On July 8th and 18th, 2020, we will be celebrating the birthday of three of the seven co-founders of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP).
The Vatican Invites SSVP President General to Take Part in a Debate on Refugees and Migrants
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 13, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On April 15, in Rome (Italy), the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development will promote an online event focused on the current situation of refugees and migrants in the world.
In his shoes (“Nei suoi panni”)
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 7, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
“In his shoes” (“Nei suoi panni” in Italian) was born as an educational project dedicated to second year students of Italian high schools.
St. John’s Students Attend National Assembly of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 12, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
More than 900 Vincentians gathered for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s (SVDP) Annual National Assembly in August. Executive board members from the St. John’s chapter joined them in this year’s host city of Tampa, FL. At the National Assembly, attendees were given...
Vincentian Spirituality and more
by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 9, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentian Spirituality God leads us into the midst of the world and God waits for us among the poor. Christ invites us to participate in the mission and He sits with us in prayer. Christ enables us to be charitable. The theme is as a reflection to me and is...
Collaborating to End Chronic Homelessness
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 7, 2017 | Announcements, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul Social Services is both honored and excited to announce that we have been awarded a HUD grant to provide supportive services to 40 chronically homeless men and women with diagnosed disabilities in a new project called Key Terrace. What's up? They...
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul creates a corporation dedicated to disaster services across the United States
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 5, 2017 | Announcements, Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a founding member of the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, announced today that it has officially launched the Disaster Services Corporation, SVDP-USA. This new nonprofit corporation will be a...
Reach Beyond
by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 2, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Welcoming the Stranger - I attended a Syrian Refugee workshop presented by my Diocese. It gave me us a better understanding of how we can be present to them. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. This statement from Matthew is one we follow willingly and lovingly in...
A Decade of Walking for People in Need
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 22, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Society of St. Vincent de Paul® hosts 10th Annual Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run People across the country will walk and run on the sidewalks, streets and trails on Saturday, Sept. 30 to raise awareness and funds for those living in poverty at the 10th Annual Friends...
Vincentians Learn from Scripture
by Lynn L'Heureux | Sep 18, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Learn from Scripture - Vincentians are Loving Servants - Vincentians Show Others the Way Vincentian Learn from Scripture “Oh! How beautiful and consoling. It is not easy, but if we wish to follow Christ closely, we cannot choose an easy, quiet life. It...
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul exhibits at the UN – Geneva
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 15, 2017 | Announcements, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Company of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, and the International Confederation of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul are organizing an exhibition of photos from 18 to 23 September, at the 36th session of the Human Rights Council, on the...
Looking at the United States from the Outside • A Call to Action
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 8, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The world watches the response of the United States to the worldwide crisis of refugees. What's going on on your country? Here's a piece from SSVP Canada. As one of my duties as chair of our national social justice committee, I take part in monthly conference calls...