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Decisions Made by the President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Javier F. Chento | April 21, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
The 16th President General of the Society has had to make a series of extraordinary administrative decisions.
Blessed Frederic Ozanam and the Cholera Epidemic of His Time
by Famvin Media Resources | April 19, 2020 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Looking at some of Frederic Ozanam’s experiences during the cholera pandemic of his time, we can draw many parallels with our situation today.
New Issue of “Ozanam Network” Published
by Javier F. Chento | April 18, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The online issue 1/2020 of the “Ozanam Network” periodical is now available in four languages.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (Brazil) Creates a Service for People at Risk
by Javier F. Chento | April 5, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
Young members of the Society in Brazil decided to provide various services to people at risk of being affected by the coronavirus.
In his shoes (“Nei suoi panni”)
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 7, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
“In his shoes” (“Nei suoi panni” in Italian) was born as an educational project dedicated to second year students of Italian high schools.
SSVP Took Part in a Panel Discussion on Homelessness at the United Nations
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 13, 2021 | Homelessness, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Renato Lima de Oliveira, took part in the panel discussion titled “Digital Technology at the Service of Ending Homelessness,” together with other experts on the subject.
The Council General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Launches the International Competition for Writings on Jules Devaux
by Vincentian Family Office | Feb 15, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
As a way of promoting further the “International Year on the Theme of Jules Devaux,” the Council General of the SSVP hereby opens the International Literary Competition on “The First Conference.”
Be Still – A Generous God
by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 13, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Be Still – A Generous God – Clinging – Be Alert Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast, Repost from August 2013 Be Still... ...and know I am your God. Shout for joy. God is offering abundance for all people who come to Him. Be still and listen to His call, you are...
Bishop Urges Vincentians to Adopt Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | Mar 8, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change
Bishop urges adoption of systemic change approach and for formation to support its use.
God, You are my Strength and my Song – Walk in Faith
by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 6, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
God, You are my Strength and my Song - Walk in Faith - Wrestling with Temptation - First Sunday of Lent Day 5- Matthew 4:1-11 Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast God, You are my Strength and my Song You are the reason for my joy. Fill me with your Holy Spirit; you are...
“Vinnie’s Pennies”
by Elizabeth Astridge | Mar 6, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Not sure what to do for the "almsgiving" part of "prayer, fasting, and almsgiving" this lent? Check out what the Sacramento Diocesan Council of St. Vincent de Paul is doing this year: The 40 days of Lent invite our annual spiritual journey of following along with...
SSVP Resource for 2017 – Year Dedicated to Bailly
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 5, 2017 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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
by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 27, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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
by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 20, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 17, 2017 | Announcements, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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
by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 13, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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...