Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Perspectives of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul for 2019
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | December 31, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 2 Comments
During 2019, SSVP will initiate a number of activities that are intended to the National Councils, the worldwide membership and the General Council itself.
Network Premiere (EWTN) of the Documentary Produced by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by Javier F. Chento | December 22, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The documentary produced by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, “Our Faith in Action” will be featured on Eternal Word Television Network on Sunday, January 6 at 3:30 pm Eastern Standard Time.
The International General Council of the SSVP Needs Volunteer Translators
by Javier F. Chento | December 17, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The International General Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is looking for volunteer translatiors to help with documents and news.
SSVP in Expansion: Cyprus is the 154th Territory that is Joined into our Great Charity Network
by Javier F. Chento | November 24, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
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Interview with Renato Lima de Oliveira, President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 28, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
We continue the series of posts to deepen our knowledge of the many Vincentian Branches with this interview of Renato Lima de Oliveira.
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The Two Networks of Charity
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Aug 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
There is indeed a “second network of charity” within the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which we do not always understand or appreciate.
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To be a Vincentian is to Have a Purpose in Life
by Amanda Dia Moreira | Aug 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Being Vincentian is much more than a volunteer: it is a vocation. It is a purpose in life.
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
Next steps in ministerial and spiritual home improvement
by John Freund, CM | Oct 20, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Next steps in ministerial and spiritual home improvement. Larry Huber reflects on the differences between “builders grade” construction and quality home improvements and makes some important observations about a spirituality that will last for the long haul.
“What is your Church doing now?” Frederic Ozanam’s response
by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
“What is your Church doing now for those who are poor?” Frederic Ozanam and the Society of St. Vincent dePaul has been answering that question for almost 200 years.