Pandemics are nothing new in the history of humanity. They are unfortunately all too common: we have experienced several during the 21st century.
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Appeal for Peace in Mozambique: All United, in Prayer, for the End of Terrorism
In Mozambique (Africa), apart from the health shock, the humanitarian crisis is a sad and bitter reality.
Latest Issue of ‘Ozanam Network’ Digital Magazine
The Issue no 02/2020 of ‘Ozanam Network’ digital magazine, translated and edited by Council General International’s Communications Department, is now available.
Nepal: first activity report after earthquake
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
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
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
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?
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
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,...
Walking with the Pope to eliminate Poverty
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
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
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...
