If we are true imitators of Jesus Christ (“Christians”) then we have to act in the same way that Jesus acted: we must enthusiastically proclaim good news and freedom and joy to those men and women who are in need.
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by Javier F. Chento | June 25, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | June 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 3 Comments
I invite you to respond: has your Conference progressed or regressed?
by Javier F. Chento | June 24, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
About the Naturezinha Football School, founded by brother Manoel 10 years ago, to keep children off the streets of Brazil.
by Christina Gray | June 23, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County has been a leader in transforming the county’s response to chronic homelessness
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jan 27, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
If we are true imitators of Jesus Christ (“Christians”) then we have to act in the same way that Jesus acted: we must enthusiastically proclaim good news and freedom and joy to those men and women who are in need.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 22, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change
Vincentians can be the storytellers to policy makers and others who may never “see” poverty in all of its forms.
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jan 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 20, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
WHAT: Join SVDP youth around the world for an online videoconference! You need a computer or mobile device, internet and a camera and microphone if your computer/mobile device does not have one. Meet other young Vincentians around the world and get to know them! RSVP...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2015 | News, Social, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
SSVP in Brazil launches a Vincentian mobile app This is the age of apps! At .famvin we've been encouraging you to think of using apps for your news of the Vincentian Family. We've even created a mobile app for you. Now, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Brazil has...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 24, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul announces its search for candidates to succeed Michael Thio as international President in 2016. In a very short time the Vincentian Marian Youth will be electing a new leader to replace Yasmine Cajuste, Sr. Kathleen Appler, DC was...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 13, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Many in the Vincentian Family are realizing the importance of telling the Vincentian Story. "Tell your Vincentian Story - the beginnings of an oral history" describes the innovative way used by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to encourage members to tell their...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 1, 2015 | News, Social, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Using the latest in technology, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the Philippines premiered their new web site at http://ssvp.ph. We have a growing list of Vincentian Family sites. If yours isn't listed, let us know by commenting. Or, if you're planning a site or...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 25, 2015 | Formation, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Dave Barringer, CEO of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, at the end of this reflection wonders whether "we unintentionally ignore the good will inherent in other faiths." He is currently in Rome at the invitation of the US Bishops for a three day event with Buddhist...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 22, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Humility Opens our Eyes - God is Calling You - True Friendship - God Loves All Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday June 23, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: You are in my prayers this week. Some of you may be traveling and I pray for safe trips and relaxation. I...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 22, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) pilot program aims to predatory, high-interest payday-loans with affordable bank loans to help otherwise creditworthy, debt-stressed borrowers get a fresh financial start. After telling the typical story of a woman named Nancy...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 19, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Dave Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers some insights into the importance of telling our stories. As we learn in our culture change seminars (hint:sign up for this pre-conference day at National Assembly!) our beliefs are shaped in large part...