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Saving Lives in the Flooded Cities of Northeastern Brazil
by Javier F. Chento | April 3, 2020 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Excessive rain has caused many disruptions in the lives in the residents of Pernambuco and Alagoas in Northeastern Brazil.
SSVP Council General International’s Statement with regard to Coronavirus
by Javier F. Chento | March 16, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul worldwide is joining the efforts of national and international health authorities to fight and minimise the effects of this pandemic sparked by the new Coronavirus outbreak (Covid-19).
Mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Morocco
by Javier F. Chento | February 22, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has undertaken the necessary steps to become established in Morocco.
Create a New Logo for the SSVP International!
by David Barringer, CEO SSVP | February 22, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Submit ideas to a contest for a new international SSVP logo!
International Assistance for the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul arrives in Venezuela
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 6, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
With the arrival of emergency resources from the International Society of Saint Vincent de Paul International, the members in Venezuela have been able to help many people in need.
Circular Letter 2021 from the President General of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Feb 1, 2021 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
For the fifth consecutive year, Renato Lima de Oliveira, publishes a Circular Letter in which he addresses the members throughout the world and encourages them to reflection on various themes.
The Life of Venerable Santiago Masarnau
by Vincentian Family Office | Feb 1, 2021 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On January 21, 2021, Pope Francis had recognized the heroic virtues of the founder and the first president of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Spain, and declared him Venerable.
SVDP President Speaks About Welcoming the Stranger
by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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
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...
Syria: The SSVP At The Heart Of A War Without End
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...
SSVP President General Issues his First Circular Letter
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...
Salt of the Earth – Vincentians Follow the Beatitudes
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...
Vincentians Know His Will – Motherly Prayers
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...
Where did our Faith come from? – Vincentians Learn from Scripture
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. ...
Death of Jesus – Vincentian Humility – God’s Got This!
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...
President General of the SSVP visits the United States
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...