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).
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The Beginnings of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 191 Years ago
by Javier F. Chento | April 23, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Society of St. Vincent de Paul: 191 Years Serving in Hope
by Juan Manuel B. Gomez | April 23, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrates its 191st anniversary today, April 23, when its seven founders established the first Conference of Charity.
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.
Bl. Frédéric Ozanam’s Canonization Process Takes a Step Forward
by Vincentian Family Office | Oct 3, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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
by .famvin | Oct 1, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) Lebanon is still on the frontline helping those afflicted by the August 4th blast.
God in the Garden – Vincentians Seek
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 24, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
God in the Garden - Vincentians Seek - We Need to Pray - Vincentians Do Not Judge Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast God in the Garden In the beginning, God made a garden, rich with compost and humus, a black loam that smelled of dawn. Seeds began sprouting in this...
Serving Those in Need, Hardships
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 17, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Serving those in need, Hardships. John 8: 51-59 Live – Learn – Fall and Arise Amazed and Afraid Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Serving those in need, Hardships. John 8:51-59 Vincentians, today Jesus refers to Himself as “I AM.” The name God revealed to Moses. So,...
Pray Fervently – Vincentian Story – Consolation Suffering
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Pray Fervently - Vincentian Story - Consolation Suffering Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Pray Fervently Pray to Our Lady—pray the Rosary very fervently, cling to Our Lady, she will surely lead you to Jesus to know His will for you. – Mother Teresa...
Order of Australia Medal Awarded to 37-year St. Vincent de Paul Society Member
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 7, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Medal of the Order of Australia, established in 1976 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, recognizes Australian citizens for achievement and merit in service to Australia or humanity.[1] Below are excerpts from an article by Emilie Ng. Mr. Paul Finch, 76, received...
Lent Is A Time To Quietly Examine Our Relationships
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Lent Is A Time To Quietly Examine Our Relationships - Struggling With Temptations - Indebted To God - Happiness Is A Choice Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Lent Is A Time To Quietly Examine Our Relationships We examine our relationships with others as well as with...
Angie Panelo is a Youth Leader!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 2, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
March 31. Philippines. Angie Panelo, who is a member of the SSVP PH National Youth Committee heads for the Vatican this weekend, together with our dear Fr. Conegundo B. Garganta. She has become an acknowledged world youth leader! Vincentian of... wherever? The...
St. Vincent De Paul USA Annual Midyear Meeting
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 1, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
“Servant leadership is alive in our Councils.” – Sheila Gilbert, SVdP National President Last week, March 22-25, nearly 200 Vincentian leaders from across the country traveled to St. Louis to attend the annual National Midyear Meeting at the Hilton St. Louis at the...
Beatified Joseph Mayr-Nusser, Member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by Javier F. Chento | Mar 31, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Italian layman Joseph Mayr-Nusser who refused to take the Hitler oath was beatified March 18 in his home town of Bolsano. In 1944, Mayr-Nusser, a Catholic husband and father, refused to take the oath of allegiance to Hitler after being drafted into the German army. He...
SSVP Celebrates 170th Anniversary in Canada
by Theo van Besow | Mar 28, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Jesus reminded us that “the poor will always be among us” [Deuteronomy 15:11]. Frederic Ozanam formed the Conference of Charity in 1833 on the evening of his 20th birthday. Two years later, the name was changed to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP). The...