Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The First Members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and the Pandemics
by Javier F. Chento | August 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Pandemics are nothing new in the history of humanity. They are unfortunately all too common: we have experienced several during the 21st century.
Appeal for Peace in Mozambique: All United, in Prayer, for the End of Terrorism
by Javier F. Chento | August 22, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
In Mozambique (Africa), apart from the health shock, the humanitarian crisis is a sad and bitter reality.
Latest Issue of ‘Ozanam Network’ Digital Magazine
by Javier F. Chento | August 18, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The Issue no 02/2020 of ‘Ozanam Network’ digital magazine, translated and edited by Council General International’s Communications Department, is now available.
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.
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Education: a Door to Hope
by Javier F. Chento | May 1, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul’s (SSVP) Education Support Project in Gambia changes the lives of many children and teenagers who need someone to believe in them and invest in them.
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Building Houses, Rebuilding Lives: “Ozanam Village”
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 26, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This was the fourth village that was built for the victims of the super typhoon Yolanda (internationally known as Haiyan) under the “Building houses, rebuilding lives” project financed by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, via the Commission for International Aid and Development (CIAD).
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Fasting: SSVP Council General Launches Campaign for Canonization of Bl. Frédéric Ozanam
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 22, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Every month, on the 23rd, SSVP members are urged to fast until his canonization reaches a successful conclusion.
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...
Notice from the SVDP USA
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 5, 2017 | News, Social, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The SVDP USA changed their advocacy platform last month to "VoterVoice." Many in the Vincentian Family are accustomed to "CapWiz," and now when you go to the CapWiz link you get a message with only this information: The SVDP writes The new link is:...
Join the Celebration for Blessed Frédéric!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 5, 2017 | Announcements, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Please join the celebration of the Holy Eucharist on Sept. 9 at 1800h CET broadcasted LIVE from the tomb of Blessed Frédéric Ozanam by OzanamTV! https://youtu.be/__EFZ0OhXSY It would be a great opportunity for us to celebrate his feast day as one community and...