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.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Contemplation: Chosen From All Eternity – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | April 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The Beginnings of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 191 Years ago
by Javier F. Chento | April 23, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Society of St. Vincent de Paul: 191 Years Serving in Hope
by Juan Manuel B. Gomez | April 23, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrates its 191st anniversary today, April 23, when its seven founders established the first Conference of Charity.
Contemplation: To You Alone – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | April 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The Boundless Dimension of Vincentian Charity
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jan 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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.
Reality and Hope
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jan 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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.
The stress of poverty and our role as advocates
by John Freund, CM | Jan 15, 2016 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In "Behavioral Science and the Stress of Poverty: Dan Torrington, SVDP Western Region Voice of the Poor Leader writes "Once we as Vincentians begin to really appreciate the mental and emotional stress of scarcity, as well as the physical toll poverty exacts, we know...
2016 – Vincentian opportunities to influence
by John Freund, CM | Jan 15, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
"If we consider [four events in January] not only as separate events but linked together, we see opportunities to influence, if not outright create, a better future for people in poverty and for the Society itself." In his weekly column for the Society of St. Vincent...
SVDP Australia seeks homelessness as key election issue
by John Freund, CM | Jan 13, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The St Vincent de Paul Society is working to make homelessness and affordable housing a key issue of this year’s federal election in Australia according to a post in the Catholic Leader of Australia. The society’s national chief executive officer Dr John Falzon called...
Welcoming the Stranger
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 12, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Mary Mother of God – Welcoming the Stranger – God’s Mercy – New Year’s Resolutions Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tues. Jan. 12, 2016 Dear Vincentian Brothers and sisters: Pray Always for those we serve and our Vincentian Family around the world. Remember to...
Path for Vincentian Family to aid flood victims
by John Freund, CM | Jan 11, 2016 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 8, 2016 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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
by John Freund, CM | Jan 6, 2016 | Collaboration, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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
by John Freund, CM | Jan 3, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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
by John Freund, CM | Dec 29, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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...