Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Beginnings of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 191 Years ago
by Javier F. Chento | April 23, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Society of St. Vincent de Paul: 191 Years Serving in Hope
by Juan Manuel B. Gomez | April 23, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrates its 191st anniversary today, April 23, when its seven founders established the first Conference of Charity.
Contemplation: To You Alone – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | April 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Can SSVP Thrift Stores Respond to the Cry of the Earth and the Cry of the Poor?
by Dermot McGilloway | April 15, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
In a modern-day clash between opulence and poverty, a dialogue is needed to truly understand how the charity retail sector, the SSVP Thrift Store in particular, can ameliorate the fast fashion business model.
Americans Are Waking Up to the Homelessness Crisis. Here’s How to Fix It
by John Berry | May 19, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On April 22, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson—a case which aims to determine whether local governments can make it a crime for someone to live outside and unsheltered if they have no home.
On May 15th, we celebrate the “International Day of Families”
by .famvin | May 15, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Home visits are one of the most prominent actions in the SSVP alongside poor families Today, May 15th, humanity will...
Contemplation: Invitation to Grow
by Tim Williams | May 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Why did you join the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? And why do you stay?...
Brasilia’s Future Cardinal Praises the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul’s Charitable Activity
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 18, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On July 7, Renato Lima, President General of the SSVP, was kindly received in audience by the Archbishop of Brasilia, Paulo Cezar Costa, who will be appointed Cardinal on August 27.
183rd Anniversary of the International General Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 17, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On July 21st, 2022, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) enthusiastically celebrates the 183rd anniversary of the founding of the International General Council
The Council General of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul holds “All Africa” Assembly in Nairobi
by .famvin | Jul 10, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
We ask for your prayers for success of this meeting, and may the Good Lord bless the “All Africa” Assembly.
July 4: International Youth Day of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 4, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
July 4, as well as the entire month of July, is already a historic date for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, because since 2017 we have celebrated and commemorated the International Vincentian Youth Day of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.
Cultural Contest – Vincentian Youth Committed to Quality Education to Fight Poverty
by .famvin | Jul 2, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
We invite all Young Vincentians between the ages of 18 and 35 to participate in this competition and send in their Projects that focus on Quality Education as an effective means of fighting poverty.
Today we celebrate the anniversary of the marriage between Frederic Ozanam and Amelie Soulacroix
by .famvin | Jun 23, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
181 years ago today, Frederic Ozanam and Amelie Soulacroix were joined in marriage.
The General Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul publishes a five-year report (2016-2021)
by .famvin | May 30, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The 62-page Report 2016-2021 is now available. The document contains numerous photographs, texts and explanatory graphics.
Bushfire Recovery Program: Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Canberra/Goulburn, Australia
by .famvin | Apr 26, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The spring and summer of 2019/20 saw Australia ravaged by huge bushfires from Queensland through to South Australia, with some of the greatest impact occurring in the region where members of the Society of St Vincent de Paul Canberra/Goulburn (SVDP-CG) are ministering.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Launches “Strategy-25” Project
by .famvin | Apr 25, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This initiative focusses on the reduction of poverty in the 25 poorest countries in the world.