Gilmara, who previously had no source of income, has now become a confectioner. She sells decorated cakes.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On May 15th, we celebrate the “International Day of Families”
by .famvin | May 15, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Contemplation: Invitation to Grow
by Tim Williams | May 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Contemplation: Under the Cross
by Tim Williams | May 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Sunday, April 28: the Pope in Venice, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Accompanying his Visit
by Vincentian Family Office | May 5, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
On Sunday, April 28, Pope Francis visited the city of Venice. Many members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul were present in St. Mark’s Square
New Forms of Charity to Alleviate the Poverty that Challenges Us
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jul 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
We must be clear that the 21st century Vincentian is different from our predecessors. We cannot “do charity” in the same way as 10, 20 or 50 years ago.
Vincentians Help Families Who Have Lost Everything During the Rains in Pernambuco (Brazil)
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 2, 2019 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
June 24, feast of Saint John the Baptist, would have been a memorable day if it were not for the sad reality that many people in Pernambuco faced.
Fire of Love – Pilgrims on Earth – Open Wide the Doors to Christ – Vincentian Servanthood
by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 3, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Fire of Love – Pilgrims on Earth – Open Wide the Doors to Christ – Vincentian Servanthood
Replay of SVDP on EWTN
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
For those who missed it… Last Thursday, Society of St. Vincent de Paul leaders, International President General Michael Thio, National President Sheila Gilbert and CEO Dave Barringer sat down with EWTN’s Jim and Joy Pinto.
Frederic Ozanam Honored by Feinstein Institute for Public Service
by John Freund, CM | Oct 29, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrated its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, being inducted into the Hall of Heroes at the Providence College Feinstein Institute of Public Service on Saturday, October 25, 2014.
Sounds of Silence – Signs Everywhere – Consumed by Love – Saints Struggle
by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 27, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Sounds of Silence – Signs Everywhere – Consumed by Love – Saints Struggle
It’s not too early – Vincent dePaul Society prepares for Christmas
by John Freund, CM | Oct 26, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
William Graham of Canada writes of “Christmas that magical time” and what the Society of St. VIncent de Paul is already doing to make it a magical time for those on the margins. Without help for them it can be painful rather than a magical time.
Jesus and the Donkey – being servant leaders
by John Freund, CM | Oct 24, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Jesus and the Donkey – being servant leaders. “We follow a donkey-riding, foot-washing Lord.”
Working with people in poverty
by John Freund, CM | Oct 23, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Donna Beegle grew up in generational poverty, could not read a newspaper at 28 yet now has a Ph.D. Watch the video of her keynote address at the 2014 St. Vincent de Paul National Assembly in Atlanta.
The Ladies of Charity and Social Justice
by John Freund, CM | Oct 22, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Followers of Vincent know how he spoke to power on behalf of the poor. As one of the 16 sponsoring organizations (along with the Society of St. VIncent dePaul) the Ladies of Charity will be speaking out for Social Justice at the 2015 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in Washington, February -7-10.
Good Shepherd – Harden Not Your Hearts -Jesus Knocking at Our Door
by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 20, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Good Shepherd – Harden Not Your Hearts -Jesus Knocking at Our Door Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday October 21, 2014