The General Council of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul hereby opens the International Literary Competition on “The First Conference.”
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians and Human Frailties
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | June 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
We enter the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul to be better people, less sinful and happier, as well as to practice charity with others… but for some, it seems that belonging to the organization has not yet brought them any personal improvement.
Charity Begins Among Us
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | June 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Any conflicts among us can cause a wrong impression to aspiring members, benefactors and parishioners in general. “See how they love each other” must be the commandment that guides us.
Vincentianism Shock
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | June 3, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
If your Conference is stagnant, look to renew it with new initiatives and ideas. And pray for the sanctification of the Conference and its members.
In Porto (Portugal) the Next Annual Meetings of the SSVP International General Council Will Be Held
by Javier F. Chento | June 2, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The Poverty of Ingratitude – The Diploma of Holiness
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Feb 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Ingratitude is one of the most painful feelings that an individual can experience.
2020 Circular Letter of the President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 7, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
For the consecutive fourth year, Renato Lima de Oliveira, 16th President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, has published the Circular Letter.
Prayer for Vincentian Family captives in Syria
by John Freund, CM | Mar 11, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Join the multitudes on prayer on Friday March 13, for peace and especially for the captives of Vincentian families in Syria.
St. Vincent de Paul Society helps students with college costs
by John Freund, CM | Mar 10, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Phoenix is working to help ease that burden for young adults living in their area.
Listen in Silence –- Let the Spirit Lead- Feel the Joy – Journey to God’s Mountain
by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 9, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Listen in Silence –- Let the Spirit Lead- Feel the Joy – Journey to God’s Mountain
SVDP helps prisoners cope after 30 years
by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The change in my perspective during these two Council visits involved looking differently at prison visits.
News of Syria SSVDP
by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
News of Syria SVDP
Congress Should Keep Funding Home Visiting—It Works
by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Perhaps we ought to pay more attention to the many forms of home visiting as the most radical of anti-poverty program.
St. Vincent de Paul Society in Syria – Background
by John Freund, CM | Mar 3, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
St. Vincent de Paul Society in Syria – Background
Christ’s Authority – Pray, Fast, Almsgiving – Christ died for Us – Living like Christ
by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 2, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Christ’s Authority – Prayer, Fast, Almsgiving – Christ died for Us – Living like Christ
Part of the solution, or the problem?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 2, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
"If we are not a part of the solution we are a part of the problem." So concludes a reflection by Denise Bondy, incoming spirituality committee chair of the Ontario SSVDP. "Our Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a lay Catholic organization. We believe that we are...