Every Vincentian is a little Franciscan, because the virtues of this Italian saint permeate our day-to-day.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Differences between a Assistentialism, Philanthropy and Charity
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
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.
Who Are You? – Holding God’s Hand
Who Are You? - Holding God’s Hand - Heaven Speaks – Hail Mary - themes for Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, March 18, 2014 Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters: Hope your Lenten journey is a smooth, productive and joyful jaunt. Sometimes it is tough;...
Frederic’s E-Gazette March 2014
Frederic's E-Gazette for March 2014 is now available to view online or download. It is a monthly newsletter designed to provide timely, short articles of interest to the members and supporters of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The publication complements Ozanam...
SVDP fostering cell phone engagement
Something for followers of Vincent and Louise to consider... The St. Vincent dePaul Society offers 10 reasons why their Councils should consider cellphone engagement: 1. Reach the unengaged through a personal device carried by nearly everyone 2. Encourage one-time...
Friends of the Poor Walk/Run 2014
Can you top this? 22,000 walkers raised over $2.1m Million in 2013! SAVE THE DATE: FRIENDS OF THE POOR® WALK/RUN Saturday, September 20th, 2014 The Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run began as a national program with the purpose of providing local Society of St. Vincent de...
“Voice of the Poor” becomes “Out of Poverty”
OUT OF POVERTY is now the title of the Western Region Voice of the Poor newsletter. It seems appropriate, because it indicates the goal of everything we do for the people we serve. Together with the new name, our team decided that the newsletter would have each time...
SVDP partners with Motel 6
Did you know that the National Council of the United States SVdP has a partnership with Motel 6? This partnership allows conferences/councils to provide clients with overnight lodging at a discounted rate, while being billed directly. To learn more, or make...
Ready for Lent?
Ready for Lent? – What price do you pay for Christ at your door? – Pope Francis - Close to the Cross. Lynn L'Heureux reflects in her Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Dear Vincentian Family: Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday and it is time to make an...
Olympic Gold Medal Christians in training
Olympic Gold Medal Christians - I Believe – Fasting – Getting Ready are the themes Lynn L'Heureux reflects on in her series Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Dear Vincentian Family: You are so special. No one is more special than you and...
Vincentians and the “Silver Tsunami”
“We are experiencing a silver tsunami demographically. The baby boomers are reaching retirement age… People have to think about how to protect themselves from depression, low subjective wellbeing and early mortality.” reports Independent Catholic News in the...
