Groups, like ours, that have existed for hundreds of years, have certain “family” characteristics, some of which are intuitive.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Christmas Message from Renato Lima, General President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Renato Lima de Oliveira, broadcasts the “Christmas Message of 2019” of the Interrnational General Council.
What is Sharing?
To be a Vincentian means that we not only share our material possession but that we also be an evangelizer and share our spirituality with others.
Path for Vincentian Family to aid flood victims
The Society of Vincent de Paul seems a natural path for members of the Vincentian Family who wish to aid flood victims. Please take time to read this communication from Gary Stevens about the needs and how the Society is already on the ground assisting. Society of St....
SSVP: A Voice for the Poor in Ireland
Slow economic recovery in Ireland has pushed the leader of the Society in Ireland to raise his voice for the poor. The Irish Times reports, “Geoff Meagher, national president of St Vincent de Paul (SVP), said the organisation is seeing an “alarming level” of calls...
Vincentian Collaboration with Business at Christmas
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Canada has a nice collaboration with business going. Lynn L'Heuereux, through our "Send in News" link writes, "The owner and staff of Craft Beer Market donated $10,00.00 to Christmas Hampers to three cities in Canada. Calgary...
Poverty Awareness Month in the Year of Mercy
This month, Pope Francis declared the Jubilee Year of Mercy commencing on December 8, and in a few short days, January marks Poverty Awareness Month as sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). As Vincentians, focused on ways to minimize and...
Rare photographs of Ozanam’s daughter
Ralph Middlecamp has uncovered two rare photographs of Ozanam's daughter. The international website of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul writes that while in the famous National Gallery of Art in Washington DC, Ralph Middlecamp discovered 2 previously unknown photos...
All Roads Journey to Jesus
All Roads Journey to Jesus – The road most traveled, for Vincentians, is the road to service and when we arrive at our destination we see the face of Jesus.
Australian woman leaves $4.3 million estate to Vinnies
Australian woman leaves $4.3 million estate to Vinnies Lily Fardell, from Newcastle, died earlier this year and her final wishes were carried out on Friday. Among them was the wish that her home and its contents, valued at $4.3 million, be handed over to the St....
Effect on tech company serving with the SVDP
Serving with the SVDP Night Patrol - The Effect of Community Service on our Company Joseph Sattout writes... The nightlife on the streets of Sydney City – a place where I used to associate fun, happy and enjoyable experiences, a place where I would walk the streets...
SVdP Opposes Proposed New IRS Regulation
SVdP Opposes Proposed New IRS Regulation - Serious Concerns with Donor ID Security Public Comments Needed by December 16 There is a proposed new IRS regulation that will require nonprofits to collect the Social Security numbers of donors who make a cash donation of...
