The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County has been a leader in transforming the county’s response to chronic homelessness
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by John Freund, CM | July 4, 2018 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change | 1 Comment
Yes, stories are wonderful for capturing attention. But I also learned that stories often just capture a moment in time. Narratives are about a movement over time and speak to our worldview. To that degree, they engage and motivate us.
by Javier F. Chento | May 31, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
by Javier F. Chento | May 20, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
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by Christina Gray | Jun 23, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County has been a leader in transforming the county’s response to chronic homelessness
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 23, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On June 14th, 2019, in Oporto, the Council General International of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul signed an...
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jun 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
We enter the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul to be better people, less sinful and happier, as well as to practice charity with others… but for some, it seems that belonging to the organization has not yet brought them any personal improvement.
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,...
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....
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.
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...
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…
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...
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...
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.
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...