Every Vincentian is a little Franciscan, because the virtues of this Italian saint permeate our day-to-day.
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.
Differences between a Assistentialism, Philanthropy and Charity
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Apr 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
When referring to the social promotion of the materially needy people, many confuse the meaning of the words assistentialism, philanthropy and charity.
“Our Faith in Action” – A New SSVP Movie
by Javier F. Chento | Mar 30, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The “Our Faith in Action” movie shows the world just what the SSVP is about and how Vincentians live their faith, grow spiritually and make a difference.
‘Making a difference’ award – SVDP President
by John Freund, CM | Jun 20, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Gilbert, National President Receives Alumni Awards from IU for ‘making a difference’ "Sheila Gilbert is a wonderful example of a liberal arts alumna making a difference,” said dean of Indiana University (IU) School of Liberal Arts. On May 9, Gilbert, was honored...
Homeless Families get Second Chance at Life
by John Freund, CM | Jun 17, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Thanks to the St. Vincent de Paul Society "Homeless Families get Second Chance at Life" according to WISCTV. Stepping Stone was created to help families that were struggling to survive financially. It would be easy to see the Stepping Stone Permanent Supportive...
Life is a Mystery – Mary Comfort Us
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 16, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Trinity – Saved – Life is a Mystery – Mary Comfort Us Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast June 17, 2014 Dear Vincentian Family, we come together as a family to serve, to worship and to love one another and to see Christ in each other. We are servants and we do the job...
Vincentian Reentry Organizing Project
by John Freund, CM | Jun 15, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change
The Vincentian Reentry Organizing Project anticipated Pope Francis' recent call for a "System of Justice That Fully Rehabilitates Wrongdoers" Mass Incarceration is breaking families apart, ruining communities, and leaving us unsafe. We are organizing ourselves,...
Second International Videoconference for Vincentian Youth
by John Freund, CM | Jun 14, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Second International Videoconference for Vincentian Youth will take place during the United States SVdP National Assembly! Last year, Society of St. Vincent de Paul groups from France, Ireland, Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, the Philippines, and the U.S....
Behind the Scenes – Sounds of Silence
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 9, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Cherish all Vincentians who are not on the front line. They are generally the people doing the banking or books, keeping records and quietly cleaning and stocking our shelves, in larders, stores and offices.
Abundant Life – Body of Christ
by John Freund, CM | Jun 2, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Our Lord’s Ascension –Abundant Life –Pentecost – The Body of Christ Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast June 3, 2014 Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters: You are all in my prayers. Each morning I pray for the Vincentian family around the world. I know some of us...
Prayers for systemic change
by John Freund, CM | Jun 1, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change
Jack Murphy, Chair of the SVDP Voice of the Poor Committee shares these prayer for systemic change…
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...