On July 8th and 18th, 2020, we will be celebrating the birthday of three of the seven co-founders of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP).
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A Loving Call to Tolerance and Peace Among People
In Christ, tolerance is transformed into brotherly love, into tenderness, into generosity.
SSVP President General Issues an Extraordinary Circular Letter on the Covid-19 Pandemic
Due to the current circumstances caused by the Coronavirus crisis, the President considers it important to publish a second letter, of an extraordinary nature.
“Do we unintentionally ignore the good will inherent in other faiths.”
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...
Humility Opens our Eyes – God is Calling You – True Friendship – God Loves All
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...
Dallas SVDP seeks to break payday-loan debt cycle
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...
Telling our stories – Good news and bad news
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...
God Brings New Life – Perfection – Blessed are Vincentians – The Vincentian Charism
Reflections of Lynn L’Heureux on God Brings New Life – Perfection – Blessed are Vincentians – The Vincentian Charism
Vincentian leader speaks out about the media
David W. Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, asks where are the cries of the millions of Americans who are poor? Where are the stories about poverty, need and disaster, or the solutions to these problems?
Discounted SVDP Formation materials
As we begin the Year of Vincentian Family Collaboration the National Office of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is offer discounted Formation materials
SVDP, US Bishops and Trans-Pacific Trade Agreement
SVDP, US Bishops offer points for reflection concerning the Trans-Pacific Trade Agreement
Midwest Flood relief spearheaded by Vincent de Paul Society
“We are in survival mode,” “Everything we had floated away in a matter of minutes,” “Families have been separated,” “Every weather condition is causing another emergency,” “Please help us.”
