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Society of St. Vincent de Paul
“Let Us Dedicate Ourselves to the Poor”
You can find great texts in the early Bulletins of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which are still fully relevant today.
Santiago Masarnau Declared Venerable
On January 21, 2021, His Holiness approved the promulgation of the decree concerning the heroic virtues of the Servant of God, Santiago Masarnau Fernández, a faithful layman.
SSVP Applauds Ceasefire on Syria
The International General Council (CGI) of Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) supports and affirms the US-Russia led ceasefire in Syria which will allow humanitarian aid to reach Syrian cities under siege by various forces and groups. Even the unplanned timing is...
New International President and Council of SSVP
On the feast day of Blessed Frederic Ozanam and under the gaze of Saint Vincent de Paul, the installation ceremony of the XVI International President and International Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul took place at the Chapel of St. Vincent de Paul in...
Fight Poverty: Vote! – Webinar this Thursday
What does Catholic Social Teaching say about forming our Vincentian conscience for faithful citizenship in an election year? How can faith-filled voting affect social injustices and show our preferential option for the poor? Join Jack Murphy, SVdP Goal 4 Leader for...
Doubts – God’s Infinite Goodness
Doubts – God's Infinite Goodness – Living in Christ – Healing gift/Bread of Life Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast, Repost from April 2013 Doubts Do you ever have them? It is truly characteristic for us to question everything. We receive information instantly on...
“Stop Talking and Start Doing”
Many of you know Blessed Frédéric Ozanam was the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, but perhaps there is someone within your circle of family or friends who doesn't know about this important Vincentian Saint. Below is an article from Aletia, "What happened...
Vincentian Gospel Reflections: Feast of Blessed Frederic Ozanam
FEAST OF BLESSED FREDERIC OZANAM September 9 Gospel: (Luke 10: 25-37) “And who is my neighbor? Jesus replied: “There was a man going down from Jerusalem to Jericho who fell in with robbers. They stripped him, beat him, and then went off leaving him half-dead. A...
We are All Called to Sainthood
We are all called to Sainthood. – Are you ready to transform your life? – Christ is within you. Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast, Repost from April 2013 We are all called to Sainthood. Feel Christ within you. God will always place someone on your path that needs...
Why are we here? – THINK before acting
Why are we here? T.H.I.N.K. before acting – How do others know? Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast, Repost from April 2013 Prayer is a blessing. We all need to make the time to pray. Put God #1 on your agenda. Before each meeting pray that the discussion will bless...
Your Sins are Forgiven
"Your Sins are forgiven" – The Largest Room! – St. Anthony's Bread – Christian Ways Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast, Repost from June 2013 “Your Sins are forgiven.” (Luke 36:49) These words of Jesus are so beautiful in our lives. We are forgiven no matter what we...
