The St. Vincent de Paul Society National Council in Australia is pleased to announce that Claire Victory has been elected as its new National President.
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Contemplation: A Culture of Welcome – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | April 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Contemplation: Chosen From All Eternity – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | April 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
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.
Do Not Let the Vincentian Flame Become Extinguished
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Mar 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In this mission we have to overcome many any adversities. We cannot let our Vincentian flame be extinguished as a result of some obstacle or setback.
SVdP Australia: Vinnies Caloundra providing the ultimate hand-up
by .famvin | Mar 16, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The SVdP Queensland (Vinnies) Caloundra Conference has made it one of their missions to help people with disability find their voice and reach their greatest potential.
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...
A “home visit” – getting to know you
by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Larry Huber writes... "I spent 17 years as a Probation Officer in western PA (although only two of that was in field work). I never knew who would appear on the other side of the door when I would walk up and rap or ring the door bell. Now, just before I knock on the...
Vinnies “CEO Sleepout”
by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
It's the time of year again when Australian CEO's of businesses large and small sleep out in the winter cold not only to raise funds, but raise awareness of homelessness. Since 2006 the event has raised over $13 million of important funds for Vinnies Homeless...
He is in the Darkness – Christ is Risen!
by John Freund, CM | Apr 23, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
(Apologies for the late posting of Lynn's weekly post. Ed.) Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, April 22, 2014 He is in the Darkness – Christ is Risen! – The Ultimate Gift - Bring it to the Cross. Dear Vincentian Family: Easter blessings to you and all you...
New SVDP International VP for Youth
by John Freund, CM | Apr 23, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
From an interview on the international site of the SVDP... According to you, what are the main objectives of the Youth Commission? A - Attract more young men to see Jesus in our Vincentian Apostolate; R - To help our young members Rediscover their faith, rediscover...
Ozanam’s tactical vision and a consumerist society
by John Freund, CM | Apr 22, 2014 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The counter-cultural, action-proven spirituality of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul from Famvin: the Worldwide Vincentian Family On the occasion of the April 23 anniversary of the foundation of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, VinFormation offers this...
A creative relay – Vincentian Love crosses Canada
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 21, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Journey Home – A story of Vincentian Love across Canada Let us put our Faith into Acton (National Theme SSVP Canada for 2013-2014) (Lynn L’Heureux Calgary) “I would like to embrace the whole world in a network of Charity” (Blessed Frederic Ozanam) In February...
3 Powerful Gospels – Spiritual Surgery – Climb the Lenten Ladder
by John Freund, CM | Apr 14, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
3 Powerful Gospels - Spiritual Surgery - Climb the Lenten Ladder – Holy Week - The themes of Lynn L'Heureux's Vincentian Day of Fast and Prayer – Tuesday April 15, 2014 She also has an interesting mnemonic for H-O-L-Y-W-E-E-K Dear Vincentian Family: We are coming to...
Vincent de Paul Society – Extend Unemployment Benefits
by John Freund, CM | Apr 9, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Sheila Gilbert, President of the St. Vincent dePaul Society USA, urges "Take Action!1.3 million jobless workers lost Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) benefits right after Christmas Dear Vincentians, Yesterday, in a bipartisan vote, the Senate passed a bill to...