Society of St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul Society Helping San Francisco’s Homeless
by Famvin Media Resources | July 12, 2019 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
A video called “Seeing the Unseen” from the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco shows how Vincentians are serving the homeless population and lets us hear from some of their clients.
A Pastry Shop Gives a New Perspective to the Life of a Needy Family
by Javier F. Chento | July 10, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Gilmara, who previously had no source of income, has now become a confectioner. She sells decorated cakes.
New Forms of Charity to Alleviate the Poverty that Challenges Us
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | July 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
We must be clear that the 21st century Vincentian is different from our predecessors. We cannot “do charity” in the same way as 10, 20 or 50 years ago.
Vincentians Help Families Who Have Lost Everything During the Rains in Pernambuco (Brazil)
by Javier F. Chento | July 2, 2019 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
June 24, feast of Saint John the Baptist, would have been a memorable day if it were not for the sad reality that many people in Pernambuco faced.
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Mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Morocco
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 22, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has undertaken the necessary steps to become established in Morocco.
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Create a New Logo for the SSVP International!
by David Barringer, CEO SSVP | Feb 22, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Submit ideas to a contest for a new international SSVP logo!
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Charity in a Smile
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 20, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
When we arrive at the home of a poor person, the first thing we give them is our smile. I believe this is charity.
Walking with the Pope to eliminate Poverty
by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Walking with the Pope to eliminate Poverty Society of St. Vincent de Paul® hosts 8th Annual Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run ST. LOUIS – “Unity happens when we walk together,” Pope Francis said. While Society of St. Vincent de Paul members, their friends and...
Vincentian Family seeds planted in Mongolia
by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Mongolia is one of the latest countries where the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is established. The Mongolian SSVP was created in Ulaanbaatar in 2005 by a group of Catholic lay people from South Korea. Mrs. Kwon Helena, a Korean Resident in Mongolia and some...
Frederic Ozanam and collaboration
by John Freund, CM | Sep 13, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
How did Frederic Ozanam and his companions collaborate in founding the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? The history of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is quite simple. It is about the dream of a group of friends. They went to a Daughter of Charity for help. The rest...
Story Booth: History Recorded
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 11, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Making memories on video is now a common family practice. And our family is no different. We've followed the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and their "Story Booth" project. It was a private space in the lobby of the Rhode Island Convention Center where Vincentians...
“Praying” the litany of Bl. Frederic
by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On this feast of Blessed Frederic Ozanam here is a suggestion for "praying" the litany of Bl. Frederic... Take a few minutes to prayerfully reflect on each of the titles in the following litany. A LITANY IN HONOR OF BLESSED FREDERIC OZANAM Lord, have mercy. Lord, have...
Thank you for a Great National Assembly!
by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Thank you for a Great National Assembly! This past week, Vincentians from across the country and a few special guests from the international SVdP community in Mexico and Paris came together to celebrate this year's National Assembly in Providence, R.I. The week...
Being a Vincentian is not necessarily easy
by John Freund, CM | Sep 2, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A Canadian Vincentian observes "Being a Vincentian is not necessarily easy" and offers his reflections. William (Bill) Graham (Peel-North Toronto) Ontario Regional Council,Society of St. Vincent de Paul. THE JOURNEY Vincentians are called to journey together...
SVDP Youth Videoconference August 28!
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...
Collaborating on Mobile
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...