On February 1st, the International General Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was pleased to host two leaders of MISEVI.
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Serving with Love and Creativity
by Famvin Media Resources | December 25, 2020 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Two videos illustrate just a few of the many ways that the St. Vincent de Paul Society is adapting with creativity to this year’s realities in different regions of the USA.
Christmas Message from Renato Lima
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | December 24, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
My dear brothers and sisters, members of Saint Vincent de Paul Society and members of the worldwide Vincentian Family,
175th Anniversary of SSVP USA: Eucharistic Celebration in Saint Louis
by Javier F. Chento | December 22, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
On November 20, 2020, on its 175th anniversary and at the very same place where it began, a Eucharistic celebration commemorated the founding of the Society in the USA.
The Jesuit Refugee Service Receives “Charity in Hope” Medal
by Javier F. Chento | December 19, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has been awarded the “Charity in Hope” Medal.
Presence of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Around the World
by Vincentian Family Office | Feb 14, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The full list of “Vincentian territories,” as you will see, has therefore been drawn up with great care, based on the latest information provided by our 12 Territorial vice-Presidents on the situation of our organisation on the ground.
Circular Letter from the President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
by Vincentian Family Office | Feb 5, 2022 | Formation, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
We are pleased to announce that this year’s Circular Letter, written by the International President General, has been published.
LOCAL EXPERIENCE: I used to judge — then it happened to me
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 29, 2017 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
My mom was an alcoholic and at age 17 I decided to escape that. It was scary. You know, before I became homeless, I used to judge, but then it happened to me. I used to think that everyone who was homeless was on drugs, with alcohol problems, just not good people. But...
Ralph Middlecamp Elected National President of the U.S. Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 27, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
ST. LOUIS – Ralph Middlecamp was elected national president of the U.S. Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He will be the 13th national president of the U.S. Society and will serve a six-year term. Middlecamp has a 30-year history with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul....
Symposium 2017 • Testimonies from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and people involved in the earthquake in Italy
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 23, 2017 | Disasters and Responses, Formation, News, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Antonio Gianfico, National President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, presented testimonies during the papal audience at the Symposium of the Vincentian Family, the 14th of October, the work of solidarity that the Vincentians had don in favor of those affected...
Vincentian values bring the crowds to Carfin for 400th anniversary Mass
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 13, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The work of Scotland’s Vincentian family received great recognition last weekend, at a spectacular day of spiritual celebrations in Carfin. Hundreds of Vincentians from across the UK gathered at Carfin on Saturday September 29 as they celebrated Mass to mark the 400th...
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...