Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Origin of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Bringing together two worlds that did not know each other
This was the crisis situation in which 7 young men stood up and decided “to go to the margins”. This is a dramatic, very moving and very topical story, with many parallels between that period and our own.
The First Members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and the Pandemics
Pandemics are nothing new in the history of humanity. They are unfortunately all too common: we have experienced several during the 21st century.
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.
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...
Story Booth: History Recorded
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
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!
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
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!
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...