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The New Edition 1/2019 of the Ozanam Network Newsletter is Available
by Javier F. Chento | May 13, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Edition No. 1/2019 of the Bulletin “Ozanam Network,” an official publication of the International General Council of the SSVP, is now available.
Commemorating 160 Years of SSVP in Argentina
by Javier F. Chento | May 3, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Several commemorative events will be held in Buenos Aires to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Argentina.
Mozambique Disaster
by Javier F. Chento | May 1, 2019 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
On March 14, cyclone IDAI, one of the worst natural disasters ever recorded, hit the provinces of Sofala, Manica and Zambezia in Mozambique.
How Good it is to Help!
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | April 29, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Helping the poor is good for the one who helps, pleases God, fills us with blessings, fulfills the evangelical mission in a high degree of mercy…
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.
Vincent de Paul and Frederic Ozanam: Great Communicators
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Feb 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Have you ever thought about the manner in which Vincent and Frederic would communicate if they were alive today?
Salvation for the Poor
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jan 27, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
If we are true imitators of Jesus Christ (“Christians”) then we have to act in the same way that Jesus acted: we must enthusiastically proclaim good news and freedom and joy to those men and women who are in need.
Make Room for Hope – Sharing God’s Love – Holiness – Don’t Worry
by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 9, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Lynn L’Heureux reflects… Make Room for Hope – Sharing God’s Love – Holiness – Don’t Worry
Why in the world should I become a Vincentian Leader?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 30, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Why in the world should I become a Vincentian Leader?
Mission and works of the Society of Vincent de Paul (Video)
by John Freund, CM | Jan 29, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Mission and works of the Society of Vincent dePaul (Video)
Investing in next generation Vincentian Leaders
by John Freund, CM | Jan 27, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Investing in next generation Vincentian Leaders SVDP Canada – Emmanuel Bailly Scholarship (One of the founders of the Society)
Dr. Salia, Sierra Leone Vincentian Dies of Ebola
by John Freund, CM | Jan 24, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Dr. Salia, Sierra Leone Vincentian Dies of Ebola
What happens when the SVDP well runs dry?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 22, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
…what happens when a small-scale disaster happens? Or when a community needs basics like food and water, or shelter, or educational assistance, outside of a disaster?
Budget battles and the poor in Ireland
by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2015 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Budget battles and the poor in Ireland
Vincentian – There but for the grace of God…
by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
I realized that the poor and those in need did not bring it on themselves in most cases, as people accuse them of. I also realized: “There but for the grace of God go I.”
Baptism – Hold the Net – Blinded by the Lights – Ordinary Time
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 19, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Baptism – Hold the Net – Blinded by the Lights – Ordinary Time