The Council General International (CGI) of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) is pleased to publish an overview of the activities undertaken by the CGI in 2020.
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SSVP Prospects for 2021: A Year that is Worth Two
We do have faith and hope in brighter days, with “charity, courage and prudence,” as St. Vincent taught us. Hence, despite all that we have gone through, we can say that 2021 seems to be a promising year.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Serving with Love and Creativity
Two videos illustrate just a few of the many ways that the St. Vincent de Paul Society is adapting with creativity to this year’s realities in different regions of the USA.
Mini Vinnies Fulfill Mission Of St. Vincent de Paul To Serve
When Melena Hammon has a hankering for a snack, relief is just a few feet away in her pantry at home. Some children her age don't have that option, though. When a family has to choose between feeding everyone or paying the rent or mortgage, the latter is usually going...
Vinnies CEO Sleepout
The Vinnies CEO Sleepout will take place in Australia this Thursday, June 23 with over 1500 CEOs participating across 12 different cities. Over 100,000 people experience homelessness in Australia and the Vinnies CEO Sleepout raises funds that support homeless services...
Soup Van Man
"A little bit of help some way can go a long way." Watch the video below and meet Frank, the Soup Van Man, who has volunteered on the Soup Van for St. Vincent de Paul Society in Australia almost every Thursday for 40 years. [youtube...
A stranger is a friend who I have yet to meet
My brothers and sisters of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, it is with great pleasure that I have this opportunity to address you today on a special theme that we, as a Vincentian Family, hope to promote throughout the year 2017. As you all well know, we are celebrating, as of January 2017, the inspirational birth of the charism of the Vincentian Family.
A new International President for SSVP
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has a new President General International : Renato Lima de Oliveira has been elected, during the General Assembly in Roma, on sunday June 5th. Renato Lima, 45-years old, has been a member since 1986. He has held various posts...
New President SSVP #election16president #generalassembly2016
Congratulations to Renato Lima de Oliveira, new International President of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul!
‘Tis a Gift to be Simple – New Vincentian Resource
In his "Profile of a Lay Vincentian in the 21st Century," former Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission, Robert P. Maloney, wrote: "But the mission of the 21st-century Vincentian layperson will be based not merely on an energetic personality; it will be...
Follow SSVP Presidential Elections on Twitter #GeneralAssembly2016 #Election16President
from Marie Marotte, Communication assistant at Confédération Internationale Société de Saint-Vincent de Paul (Conseil Général) "The General Assembly and the election of the new International President will take place in few days in Rome. To announce the election of...
Partnership: Electric Ireland and SVP Ireland
Electric Ireland's partnership with the SVP Ireland has produced a treasure called "What Do You See - Introducing Young SVP's '17 Under 17'." It warrants reproducing in its entirety. Following the release of #WhatDoYouSee, a cutting edge short film, we’ve identified...
