Any conflicts among us can cause a wrong impression to aspiring members, benefactors and parishioners in general. “See how they love each other” must be the commandment that guides us.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentianism Shock
If your Conference is stagnant, look to renew it with new initiatives and ideas. And pray for the sanctification of the Conference and its members.
In Porto (Portugal) the Next Annual Meetings of the SSVP International General Council Will Be Held
The International General Council (CGI) of SSVP will promote its international annual plenary session from June 11th...
As need grows, so does Vincentians’ response and faith
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?
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…
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
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
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
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”
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!
(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
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...
