Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Challenge and Witness of Frederic Ozanam
by Famvin Media Resources | April 13, 2018 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
This 15-minute video tells the story of the founding of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul by Frederic Ozanam and his friends, in a time when their country was facing massive social change.
Vincentians of Lebanon Want To Rebuild Church of St. Vincent de Paul, Destroyed in Civil War
by Thiago Tibúrcio | April 7, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
A group of young people from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul decided to resume activities in the Saint Vincent de Paul church of Beirut.
New Society of St. Vincent de Paul Television Series Premieres March 4 on EWTN
by Gary Stevens, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | February 17, 2018 | Formation, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
SSVP Council General Launches the International Competition for Writings on François Lallier
by Javier F. Chento | February 13, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
In Porto (Portugal) the Next Annual Meetings of the SSVP International General Council Will Be Held
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 2, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The International General Council (CGI) of SSVP will promote its international annual plenary session from June 11th...
The New Edition 1/2019 of the Ozanam Network Newsletter is Available
by Javier F. Chento | May 13, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Edition No. 1/2019 of the Bulletin “Ozanam Network,” an official publication of the International General Council of the SSVP, is now available.
Commemorating 160 Years of SSVP in Argentina
by Javier F. Chento | May 3, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Several commemorative events will be held in Buenos Aires to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Argentina.
Can You Turn water into Wine?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 24, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Can You Turn water into Wine? - Perfection – Celebrating Life – Leading in Hope These are the themes Lynn L'Heureux reflects on her weekly reflections "Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday April 25, 2014" Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters: Thank you for...
Monster 3 days in Vinnies’ year-round operations
by John Freund, CM | Mar 23, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Canberra Times writes of a "Monster three day sale" by the Australian St. Vincent dePaul Society. Local demand for the St Vincent de Paul Society's services will only increase as Canberra grows given the ACT has Australia's second-highest rate of homelessness and...
Liberals told to fix housing scheme, not attack it
by John Freund, CM | Mar 19, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The headline reads... "Liberals told to fix housing scheme, not attack it". The head of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has attacked Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews, accusing him of “gleefully bagging” the Rudd government’s flagship social housing...
New home for 3,000 Vinnies
by John Freund, CM | Mar 18, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
According to the Canberra Archdiocese website Vinnies (Australia) has a new headquarters in Canberra, which it says offers better physical accessibility and brings together teams previously working in separate buildings. Archbishop Christopher Prowse officially opened...
Who Are You? – Holding God’s Hand
by John Freund, CM | Mar 17, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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
by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
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
by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Technology: Issues and Uses
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
by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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”
by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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...