The General Council of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul hereby opens the International Literary Competition on “The First Conference.”
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Ozanam, Social Mobilizer Par Excellence
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | July 29, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
We have to recognize this: Ozanam has managed to mobilize a large crowd of people to help the poor, through his preaching,
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Celebrates the 180th Anniversary of the International General Council
by Javier F. Chento | July 23, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) celebrates with great joy the 180th anniversary since the inception of the Council General International (CGI).
Ozanam: Who Was This Holy Man?
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | July 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
It is always a great joy for me to speak about the dear brother Antoine Frederic Ozanam, one of the founders of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.
The Dilemma of Giving Alms and the Ineffectiveness of Christian Charity
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | July 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
A recurring theme in the meetings of the Conferences, which challenges the Vincentians in general, is the question of giving alms to the poor.
The Poverty of Ingratitude – The Diploma of Holiness
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Feb 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Ingratitude is one of the most painful feelings that an individual can experience.
2020 Circular Letter of the President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 7, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
For the consecutive fourth year, Renato Lima de Oliveira, 16th President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, has published the Circular Letter.
Find a need. Ask what you can do to help. And do it. #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 7, 2016 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Just do it. You know it as Nike's® motto. It's the phrase that Society of St. Vincent de Paul member Nick Volk has made his mantra, and his advice to any prospective or current volunteer. Volk has little patience for people who say they’d like to volunteer but they...
St. Vincent de Paul Television Appearance
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 2, 2016 | News, Other Branch News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, National President Sheila Gilbert and National CEO Dave Barringer will be featured in an all new episode of the Eternal Word Television Network series, "The Church Universal." This brand-new St. Vincent de Paul episode will air on...
Vincentian vision on poverty
by Javier F. Chento | Mar 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is an Association maintained by its Faith and Catholic beliefs, but in which it is also essential, in order to preserve its identity and mission, its spirituality to be centered and geared towards people in poverty and social risk....
Dr. Michael Thio speaking to Caritas in Rome
by Elizabeth Astridge | Mar 19, 2016 | News, Other Branch News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Dr. Michael Thio, President General of the International SSDP, spoke to Caritas in Rome in February. The topic of Dr. Thio's address was the encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, God is Love, and what the challenges are for Catholic charity organizations. The 54-minute...
#IamVincent: SSVP London
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 10, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Who is SSVP London? Probably not too different from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in any location around the globe. SSVP London is dedicated to serving the immediate needs of the poor in the London community. In 2015, we were able to provide over 7000 adults and...
Lent and Louise
by Elizabeth Astridge | Mar 1, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Lenten Reflection by Denise Bondy: Lent 2016 brings us back to the desert. For my husband and me that means the desert of western Arizona as well as our own personal deserts. There are people who don’t like the desert. They think of it as a place of vast...
Austin, Texas: Love is our Mission
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 27, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In Austin, Texas, moving toward the opening of their new Vincentian Family Center is exciting news! The Society of St. Vincent de Paul shares the excitement with the Family all over the world. The open house and tour was a rousing success! Over 300 volunteers and...
Lebanon: SSVP sends aid to Refugees
by Elizabeth Astridge | Feb 26, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Needs in Lebanon are great as millions of refugees from both Syria and Iraq have fled there to escape conflict in their own countries. SSVP Lebanon has been able to increase their support to these refugees thanks to a generous $250,000 donation from the International...
Voice of the Poor – Ontario
by John Freund, CM | Jan 29, 2016 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Ontario Voice of the Poor Advocacy Committee wrote a letter to the Ontario Minister of Finance.