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.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The First Members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and the Pandemics
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
In Mozambique (Africa), apart from the health shock, the humanitarian crisis is a sad and bitter reality.
SSVP Resource for 2017 – Year Dedicated to Bailly
In his first Circular Letter as President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Renato Lima de Oliveira announced that 2017 is the “Year Dedicated to Bailly." Emmanuel Joseph Bailly was the first President of the SSVP. This memorable man created the...
Building Humility- Created for Holiness – Lily of Purity
Building Humility- Created for Holiness - Lily of Purity- Connecting with God Vincentian Stories of the Heart Building Humility In the face of so many wounds that hurt us and could harden our hearts, we are called to dive into the sea of prayer, which is the sea of...
Vincentians Live the Gospel – Vincentians Praying
Vincentians Live the Gospel – Vincentians Praying – New Covenant – Vincentians Embrace Faith Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Live the Gospel Mark 8:34-9:1 The true discovery of the true cost of being a disciple who is called... The Lord says that...
SSVP General Council Launches International Essay Contest on Bailly
To celebrate more intensely the "Thematic Year on Bailly," introduced by 16th General President of the SSVP, Brother Renato Lima de Oliveira in his circular letter of January 31, the SSVP International General Council announces today (February 17) the launch of the...
Jesus Wants to Help Vincentians – MARK 7:14-23
Jesus Wants to Help Vincentians - MARK 7:14-23 - God Always Wants to Work With Us – Vincentians are the Salt Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast - Happy Valentine's Day! Jesus Wants to Help Vincentians The kingdom of God surpasses all human limitations. He calls us and...
SVDP President Speaks About Welcoming the Stranger
In the Vincentian Year of Welcoming the Stranger, Sheila Gilbert, President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the US, calls for action especially on the BRIDGES Act – “Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy.” Dear Vincentian: As Vincentians...
Jesus is Knocking – Open the Door
Jesus is Knocking - Open the Door - Beautifully Ordinary - Walking in Mystery Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Jesus is Knocking Jesus knocks at the door of our hearts and eagerly desires to dine with us at the sacrificial meal we call the Eucharist. He wishes to...
Syria: The SSVP At The Heart Of A War Without End
Six years after the uprising against the regime of Bachar El Assad in 2011 was answered with force, thus plunging the country into complete chaos, the ICRC states today that there are 6.3 million people displaced within the country, 5 million people live in besieged...
SSVP President General Issues his First Circular Letter
On January 31, 2017, brother Renato Lima de Oliveira, the 16th President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, issues his first Circular Letter which is the means by which President Generals have traditionally communicated directly with members of the...
