Society of St. Vincent de Paul
It is Better to Give than to Receive
To receive something from another individual is a blessing and we experience joy. Jesus has told us that the joy of giving is even better than the joy of receiving.
Celebrating the Birthday of Three SSVP Co-Founders in July
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).
A Loving Call to Tolerance and Peace Among People
In Christ, tolerance is transformed into brotherly love, into tenderness, into generosity.
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.”
Ukraine Vincentian Family offers homeless a picnic
The Vincentian Family host a group of homeless people for a picnic to celebrate Pentecost in the Ukraine.
Practical ways to start collaborating
Jack Murphy of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA/Voice of the Poor Committee offers some tips and real-life examples
Faithfulness to Christ – Breathe First – Celebrating Pentecost – Gift of the Spirit
Lynn L’Heureux reflect on Faithfulness to Christ – Breathe First – Celebrating Pentecost – Gift of the Spirit
‘We have only one enemy. It is called inequality’ SSVP
SSVP CEO – ‘We have only one enemy. It is called inequality’. The St Vincent de Paul Society drew on this principle in our response to the 2015–16 (Australian) Federal Budget.
What is Vincentian Spirituality?
What is Vincentian Spirituality?