To have Vincentian DNA means to have the same principles as our founders, to act with the same primitive spirit that inspired Ozanam and his followers…
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Attacking the Real Causes of Misery
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | December 5, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
In Quebec (Canada), the SSVP Encourages the Students to Stay in School with “Opération Bonne Mine”
by Javier F. Chento | December 4, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Serving in Cincinnati
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | November 16, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The Vincentians and the World Day of the Poor
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | November 15, 2017 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Creativity in the Conferences
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Mar 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
One of the greatest challenges for the Vincentian Conferences of the Society is to prevent routine and monotony from invading the activity of the group.
Society of St. Vincent De Paul in the Middle of the Fight Against Poverty
by .famvin | Mar 3, 2019 | Formation, News, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Catholic News Service features work from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and insight from its National President, Ralph Middlecamp on their fight against poverty.
Bishops, SVDP press for immigration reform
by John Freund, CM | May 29, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Sheila Gilbert, President of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul writes Dear Vincentians, Members of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Migration, including those who celebrated Mass at the U.S.-Mexico border in...
We Can Make a Difference – Here Comes the Judge!
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 27, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Love Connection – We Can Make a Difference – Spirit of Truth – Here Comes the Judge! Vincentian Day of Prayer & Fast Tuesday May 27 2014 My Dear Vincentian Family: I hope the climate where you are is as enjoyable as it is here. I write this early and in Calgary...
Voice of the Poor – Western Region SVDP
by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Looking for resources in being a “Voice of the Poor”? The western Region of the St. Vincent dePaul Society has just redone its “Voice of the Poor” website.
“The poor are Christ” – Reflections of a parish priest
by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Thanks to Astor Rodriquez for spotting this gem by Father Len Stoviak about the "preferential option for the poor", Vincent and the work of the Vincent de Paul Society in his parish. The poor are Christ Today's feast of Saint Vincent de Paul reminds us of our need...
As need grows, so does Vincentians’ response and faith
by John Freund, CM | May 16, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Want to do more than write a check to help the poor in your community? Consider becoming a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. So writes Tom Dermody of the Catholic Post in Peoria. Your parish doesn’t have a St. Vincent de Paul group? Consider forming one....
What’s a Mini-Vinnie?
by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Vincent dePaul Society of England and Wales responds 'Mini Vinnies' are children aged between 7 to 11 (or younger) who, with the permission of their parents and the support of their Schools, are encouraged to embark on their first steps as possible 'Vincentians...
Mary Gentle or Tough – Jesus the Person…
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 12, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Mary Gentle or Tough – Jesus the Person – Here I am to Worship – Let’s Fast Vincentian Day of Fast and Prayer Tuesday May 13, 2014 Dear Vincentian Family: I pray everyone in your family is well and feeling the love of belonging to Christ. Listen! Jesus is calling your...
Outfitting children for school
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Ontario Vincent dePaul Society models a strategy for equipping children for school. The case: In late August for the past two years we went to the homes of the families in need that we serve and gave the parent/s a $100.00 Walmart voucher for each of the school...
Build it … Open Our Eyes
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 6, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Build it - Bread and Wine - Sensitive God – Open Our Eyes Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – May 6, 2014 Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters: In reading stories of our 2 new Saints, I just feel we have to lighten up. We need to pray more to the saints for...