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.
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by Renato Lima de Oliveira | January 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
We, as members of the Vincentian Family, have a great social responsibility. We have first-hand experience of the problems that afflict thousands of poor families.
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | January 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
If we are not charitable (generous) in the manner that we act, then we will fall into the simple routine of philanthropy and/or providing material assistance … and nothing more.
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | January 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
These harsh realities sadden the hearts of the members of the Society and the Vincentian Family. We cannot, however, lose hope that the situation will improve.
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | December 30, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
As members of the Vincentian Family we need to savor the inexhaustible well-spring of virtue and the examples of holiness of our predecessors.
by Javier F. Chento | Dec 22, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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.
by Javier F. Chento | Dec 19, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has been awarded the “Charity in Hope” Medal.
by Javier F. Chento | Dec 8, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On November 12th, our Vice President Patrick Ebhojie was in Tanzania to establish the first Central Council which already has 15 active Conferences.
by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 6, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 5, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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...
by Javier F. Chento | Jan 31, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 30, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Salt of the Earth – Vincentians Follow the Beatitudes - Helping Others as Jesus Would – Jesus was Merciful Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Salt of the Earth Answering Christ’s call to be “the salt of the earth” (Matthew 5:13) requires being in the world. But we have...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 23, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Know His Will – Motherly Prayers - The Vincentian Charism - Vincentians See a Need for Change Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Know His Will The heart of our prayer of petition must be what Jesus told us to pray the Our Father: and \Your will...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 16, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Where did our Faith come from? - Vincentians Learn from Scripture - Vincentians are Loving Servants - Vincentians Show Others the Way Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Where did our Faith come from? I am sure you will have many different answers to this question. ...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 9, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Death of Jesus - Vincentian Humility - God's Got This! - Praying the Rosary Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Death of Jesus At the age of 33, Jesus was condemned to the death penalty. At the time crucifixion was the "worst" death. Only the worst criminals were...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 7, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In these days, between January 3rd and 8th, 2017, President General Renato Lima de Oliveira is on an official visit to the National Council of the United States of America. On the 3rd, 4th and 5th of January, Renato worked an extensive agenda in New York, Trenton and...
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jan 6, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
“If anyone wants to be first, let him be the last of all and who serves all” (Mark 9:35). This was the motto chosen by Renato Lima de Oliveira, who serves as the 16th President General International of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. In his inaugural 100 days in...