Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Circular Letter of the 16th President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
by Javier F. Chento | February 2, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
2nd SSVP Youth International Meeting, June 2018 in Spain
by Javier F. Chento | January 30, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Liberia: New Country Joining the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
by Javier F. Chento | January 21, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
SSVP President General visits United States of America this January
by Javier F. Chento | January 13, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
Mozambique Disaster
by Javier F. Chento | May 1, 2019 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On March 14, cyclone IDAI, one of the worst natural disasters ever recorded, hit the provinces of Sofala, Manica and Zambezia in Mozambique.
How Good it is to Help!
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Apr 29, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Helping the poor is good for the one who helps, pleases God, fills us with blessings, fulfills the evangelical mission in a high degree of mercy…
New Young Adult St. Vincent de Paul Conference – Xavier University Louisiana
by SVDP-USA Young Adults | Apr 27, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A new Young Adult St. Vincent de Paul Conference has been established at Xavier University Louisiana in February 2019.
SVDP partners with Motel 6
by John Freund, CM | Mar 9, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 3, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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
by John Freund, CM | Feb 24, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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”
by John Freund, CM | Feb 24, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
“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...
“Vinnies” say “No” to austerity
by John Freund, CM | Feb 19, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia has issued a timely reminder to members of the Senate Inquiry into the National Commission of Audit before its third public hearing held on February 18, 2014, that cuts to social expenditure will...
I have no voice but yours…
by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In its role of advocating for the rights of marginalized groups in the community the St Vincent de Paul Society of Australia regularly makes written "submissions", or reports, to Members of Parliament, Government Inquiries and Independent Commissioners. The subject...
Are you God’s Messenger?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This is just the first of the topics covered by Lynn L'Heureux in her reflections for Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Are you God’s Messenger? – Changing our Inner Self – Celebrate Differences – Take the Plunge! Dear Vincentian Family: Can you believe February is here. ...
Our Living Heaven – Are You Ready?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 27, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Lynn L'Heureux offers her weekly reflection - You are the One! – Feast on the Word! – Our Living Heaven - Are You Ready? You are the One! You are chosen, not by society’s standards, but by God’s. Read 1 Samuel 16: 1-13 and Mark 2: 23-28. “I have found David my...
Vincent de Paul Society – Prime Minister’s Award
by John Freund, CM | Jan 23, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
St Vincent de Paul Society wins Prime Minister’s "Big Society Award" The Prime Minister of Britain has recognized the contribution that the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has been making to care for people in need in England and Wales by granting the Big Society...