These guidelines are valid for all members of the Vincentian Family … and are especially appropriate during the time of this pandemic.
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by Renato Lima de Oliveira | August 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 3 Comments
There is indeed a “second network of charity” within the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which we do not always understand or appreciate.
by Amanda Dia Moreira | August 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Being Vincentian is much more than a volunteer: it is a vocation. It is a purpose in life.
by Kadu Ferraz | August 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Love is the primordial principle that impels us into the midst of this busy world.
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | August 19, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Going to the poor, through the weekly home visit, is the main characteristic of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. But how should we go to the poor?
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 25, 2020 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
These guidelines are valid for all members of the Vincentian Family … and are especially appropriate during the time of this pandemic.
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 21, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The 16th President General of the Society has had to make a series of extraordinary administrative decisions.
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 19, 2020 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Looking at some of Frederic Ozanam’s experiences during the cholera pandemic of his time, we can draw many parallels with our situation today.
by Javier F. Chento | May 22, 2016 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The tomb of Blessed Frederic Ozanam is located in the crypt of the historic church of St. Joseph des Carmes in Paris. The church was the scene of some of the bloodiest massacres of ecclesiastics of the infamous Reign of Terror during the French Revolution. Visitors...
by Elizabeth Astridge | May 21, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
SVDP Television Appearance: May 22, 24 and 27 on EWTN The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, National President Sheila Gilbert and National CEO Dave Barringer discuss how the Society can benefit a parish in an all-new episode of the Eternal Word Television Network...
by Elizabeth Astridge | May 20, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Western Canada implemented North of 60 (Au nord du 60), which is a solidarity project to help the poor people of Arctic Communities. Below are excerpts from the 2015 report by Peter Ouellette who serves as President of the Western...
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 23, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On June 5, 2016 the International Confederation of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul will elect a new General President for a six-year term. The two candidates for the position are Renato Lima de Oliveira and Maria Geralda (Ada) Ferreira. Included in their December...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...