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Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Beginnings of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 191 Years ago
by Javier F. Chento | April 23, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Society of St. Vincent de Paul: 191 Years Serving in Hope
by Juan Manuel B. Gomez | April 23, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrates its 191st anniversary today, April 23, when its seven founders established the first Conference of Charity.
Contemplation: To You Alone – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | April 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Can SSVP Thrift Stores Respond to the Cry of the Earth and the Cry of the Poor?
by Dermot McGilloway | April 15, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
In a modern-day clash between opulence and poverty, a dialogue is needed to truly understand how the charity retail sector, the SSVP Thrift Store in particular, can ameliorate the fast fashion business model.
New Young Adult St. Vincent de Paul Conference – Xavier University Louisiana
by SVDP-USA Young Adults | Apr 27, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A new Young Adult St. Vincent de Paul Conference has been established at Xavier University Louisiana in February 2019.
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič Appoints New International Council Spiritual Advisor
by .famvin | Apr 26, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Andres Roman Maria was officially appointed the Spiritual Advisor of the Council General International of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.
SVDP USA – Protect Unaccompanied children
by John Freund, CM | Jul 22, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Sheila Gilbert, National President of SVDP USA, urges Protect Unaccompanied Children Seeking Refuge
What is Your Goal? – What is God’s Job?
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 21, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Do you Hear the Word? – What is Your Goal? – Harmony & Peace – What is God’s Job?
“Planning for the right kind of recovery 2015”
by John Freund, CM | Jul 21, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Ireland advocates for the poor in a position paper “Planning for the right kind of recovery 2015”.
SVDP member patron saint World Meeting of Families
by John Freund, CM | Jul 21, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
St. Gianna Beretta has been named Patron Saint of World Meeting of Families. She wanted to be a missionary in Brazil, but this member of the Society of Vincent de Paul found sanctity as a physician and “working Mom”.
Eucharist commits us to the poor
by John Freund, CM | Jul 19, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
THE EUCHARIST COMMITS US TO THE POOR – This is the title of article 1397 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The text is a quote from St. John Chrysostom,
archbishop of Constantinople, a Church Father from the fourth century.
Local SVdP Councils Need Help at U.S. Border
by John Freund, CM | Jul 17, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Local St. Vincent dePaul Councils Need Help at U.S. Border. You Can Help!
Bloom Where You Are Planted – Servant’s Rules
by John Freund, CM | Jul 14, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Bloom Where You Are Planted. – You Are the Bounty – Servant’s Rules – We Are Fam-ily!
Healthy Eating out of Food Bank???
by John Freund, CM | Jul 13, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Healthy Eating out of Food Bank? An often unasked question. Vincentians in Canada are showing people how to eat well in the context of a food bank offerings.
Celebrate Hope in Action – Vincent dePaul Society
by John Freund, CM | Jul 10, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Atlanta Council of the St. Vincent dePaul Society invites you to “Celebrate Hope in Action” at its 2014 National Meeting. Archbishop Wilton Gregory and the Mayor of Atlanta add their specific words of welcome to this video highlighting Atlanta.