Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A Gift for Friendship: Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | October 7, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Video testimony of a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul who has a gift for supporting people in desperate situations including prison visitation.
The Vatican Disseminates the Synthesis of the Meeting of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life
by Javier F. Chento | October 7, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
A Call to Serve: Young Vincentian Having an Impact
by Famvin Media Resources | October 5, 2018 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
In a video posted by Vinnies Victoria, a young Vincentian tells his story. Much like St. Vincent de Paul Society Founder, Frederic Ozanam, he first became involved as a university student.
Youth and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (USA)
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | October 4, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The involvement of Youth and Young Adults is an ongoing process that began with the beginning of the SVDP with Frederic Ozanam and his friends.
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Ozanam: Who Was This Holy Man?
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jul 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
It is always a great joy for me to speak about the dear brother Antoine Frederic Ozanam, one of the founders of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.
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The Dilemma of Giving Alms and the Ineffectiveness of Christian Charity
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jul 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A recurring theme in the meetings of the Conferences, which challenges the Vincentians in general, is the question of giving alms to the poor.
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President General of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Has A Full Schedule during his visit to New York
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 13, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Between July 15 and 20, 2019, our President General, Renato Lima de Oliveira, will be in New York (USA) where he has a full work schedule.
St. Vincent de Paul Society takes stronger advocacy role
by John Freund, CM | Aug 3, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will become a stronger advocate for the poor as well as continuing its longstanding charitable work of providing food, furniture and clothing to those in need.
From six figure job to serve prisoners with the SVDP
by John Freund, CM | Aug 2, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Martin Schurr left a six-figure job with bonuses and cars and traveling the world on someone else’s dime to serve prisoners through the SVDP St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Restorative Justice Ministry
Embracing (Systemic) Change – Tyranny of the moment
by John Freund, CM | Jul 29, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change
Gary Stevens, National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul writes the following report “Embracing (Systemic) Change” based on his experience recent workshop held by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. One of insights that I gained was that it is hard for many people in poverty to move out of it when they are constantly dealing with one crisis after another (living in the “tyranny of the moment”).
Friendship – We are One
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 28, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Friendship – the Gift of Love – We are One – Mary for Us Today
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.