Young members of the Society in Brazil decided to provide various services to people at risk of being affected by the coronavirus.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Celebrates the 180th Anniversary of the International General Council
by Javier F. Chento | July 23, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) celebrates with great joy the 180th anniversary since the inception of the Council General International (CGI).
Ozanam: Who Was This Holy Man?
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | July 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
It is always a great joy for me to speak about the dear brother Antoine Frederic Ozanam, one of the founders of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.
The Dilemma of Giving Alms and the Ineffectiveness of Christian Charity
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | July 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
A recurring theme in the meetings of the Conferences, which challenges the Vincentians in general, is the question of giving alms to the poor.
President General of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Has A Full Schedule during his visit to New York
by Javier F. Chento | July 13, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Between July 15 and 20, 2019, our President General, Renato Lima de Oliveira, will be in New York (USA) where he has a full work schedule.
Saving Lives in the Flooded Cities of Northeastern Brazil
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 3, 2020 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Excessive rain has caused many disruptions in the lives in the residents of Pernambuco and Alagoas in Northeastern Brazil.
SSVP Council General International’s Statement with regard to Coronavirus
by Javier F. Chento | Mar 16, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul worldwide is joining the efforts of national and international health authorities to fight and minimise the effects of this pandemic sparked by the new Coronavirus outbreak (Covid-19).
Visual aid for prayer for refugees
by John Freund, CM | Oct 12, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
From Rose Mullarkey in the UK, we received a short but powerful prayer on behalf of refugees. The prayer was composed by Fr. John Feeney of Shrewsbury, UK. VinFormation prepared a meditative version on Slideshare, to enable you to pray for and with the suffering...
Voice OF the Poor or a Voice WITH the Poor
by John Freund, CM | Oct 10, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
What is the difference between being a Voice OF the Poor or a Voice WITH the Poor? Webinar: October 15 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Shoulder-to-Shoulder Advocacy With the Poor and Marginalized Join Tom Dwyer, Voice of the Poor (VOP) National Committee Chair St. Vincent de...
Mental illness and the role of the Vincentians
by John Freund, CM | Oct 9, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul Society CEO David Barringer speaks out on mental illness and the role of the Vincentians.... "Mental illness is not a blanket excuse for criminal acts, or for that matter homelessness or unemployment. But it is a factor for some and we can’t ignore...
Nepal: first activity report after earthquake
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 6, 2015 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
At exactly 11:56 am Saturday, 25th April 2015, the long overdue mega earthquake shook the entire country Nepal. The magnitude 7.8 earthquake caused 9,058 known fatalities, 16949 injuries, 400340 buildings damaged and much more. Over half of Nepal’s 75 districts have...
Tunnel of Despair – A Cheerful Heart – Vincentian Spirituality
by John Freund, CM | Oct 5, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, October 6, 2015 I went to adoration recently. Towards the end of my hour, I realized that I had not done a lot of praying, not really. I had just been sitting there, keeping Jesus company, kind of waiting with Him. ...
SVdP Responds to California Wildfires
by John Freund, CM | Oct 3, 2015 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Give Help & Hope to People in Need! Vincentians are working with families who have lost their homes to the Middletown Valley and other California wildfires. There are three Councils working with the survivors. SVdP volunteers have met with more than 300 families...
The Model Teacher … Being a Vincentian is not for Wimps
by Lynn L'Heureux | Sep 28, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Model Teacher – Help Me to Trust - Give Thanks to God - Being a Vincentian is not for Wimps Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday September 29, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: Pray for each other and for those suffering around the world. Be Jesus to one...
Who’s irrelevant now?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Who’s irrelevant now? That is the question David Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA, asks in the context of Pope's visit. We hear as Catholics all the time that our views are out of touch with modern times. We are chastised that our...
Honour God with our Hearts – Positive Body Language
by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Imitating Jesus - Honour God with our Hearts - Positive Body Language – Be Still Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday September 22, 2015 Greetings Vincentian Family: We are truly blessed to be called to do the work we do around the world with many venues,...