There are numerous biblical passages that speak about charity and justice, passages from both the Old and the New Testament
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
SSVP: The International General Council Meets Next Week
by Javier F. Chento | February 27, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Paris will host new meetings from the Council General International (CGI) of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP).
175th Anniversary of SSVP in England
by Javier F. Chento | February 26, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
In 1844, thirteen men met in the Sabloniere Hotel in Leicester Square, London and agreed to form a Conference of the “Brotherhood of St Vincent de Paul.”
The Value of Visiting the Homes of the Poor
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | February 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Do we stop, on occasion, to reflect on the visit we made to our assisted? It is a kind of sacrament, since we are going to meet Jesus through the most needy…
Film Festival “The Seven Founders” Celebrates the 180th Anniversary of the SSVP International General Council
by Javier F. Chento | February 23, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
We are approaching the final date (April 30, 2019) to register for the Festival “The Seven Founders,” which highlights the establishment of the first Conference of the Society.
Vincentians, True Christian Missionaries
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Nov 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Jesus models the manner in which missionaries should put aside their own needs and desires in order to proclaim the Kingdom.
Liquid Modernity and the Vincentian Commitment
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Nov 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In order to be a Vincentian, it is necessary to clothe oneself in some specific attitudes: making oneself available, service on behalf of those in need, etc.
Vincentian weekly reflections and Sunday bulletin inserts
by John Freund, CM | Nov 14, 2014 | Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Looking for something to nourish you Vincentian soul? The 2015 Vincentian Reflections and Vincentian Bulletin Announcements are now posted on the National Website www.svdpusa.org.
More “Mini-Vinnies” … the next generation
by John Freund, CM | Nov 13, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
More "Mini-Vinnies" ... the next generation - On the heels of the post earlier today about the Junior Ladies of Charity heritage trip comes this story about the commissioning of the Mini-Vinnie group in Naples, Florida.. On Friday November 7, St. Ann SVdP Mini...
Remembering – Humble and Holy – Positive Fasting – God is love
by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 10, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Remembering – Humble and Holy – Positive Fasting – God is love Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Tuesday November 11, 2014
Program helps those in poverty plan for future
by John Freund, CM | Nov 9, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change
Program helps those in poverty plan for future. Those living in poverty often lack the financial planning experience to lift themselves out of it.
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.