On November 18 we will celebrate the second World Day of the Poor, instituted by Pope Francis to raise...
Vincentian Family
Questions for Digital Passersby and Good Samaritans
The Voice of the Poor, the wounded on the road to Jericho today. Some questions for digital passersby and good Samaritans.
Meeting of the Vincentian Family in Guatemala
Guatemala, as in previous years, has celebrated at the national level the feast of our Patron Saint, Vincent de Paul....
Criminalizing the homeless
Criminalizing homelessness - a growing phenomenon... But not a new one. St. Vincent de Paul was well acquainted with this. It his time it was called the "Great Confinement" Noted Vincentian historian Ed Udovic writes about 17th century France ... "This war ... was a...
Second International Videoconference for Vincentian Youth
The Second International Videoconference for Vincentian Youth will take place during the United States SVdP National Assembly! Last year, Society of St. Vincent de Paul groups from France, Ireland, Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, the Philippines, and the U.S....
Vincentian Collaboration – Final Day
Vincentian Collaboration Final Day - The final day of VFCAP was a morning of future planning and an afternoon in Clichy. Marty Martin prepared participants for the creation of their MAP (My Action Plan). Time was spent on creating SMART goals (specific, measurable,...
Charity Federation meets
Charity Federation Meets – Thursday June 6 The day began with prayer led by Marge Kloos, SC-C. After prayer, Julie Cutter, DC-St. Louise, Executive Director of the SC Federation gave a brief overview of the agenda for the days ahead. Debbie Weber, SC-C Associate, gave...
Day 5 at VFCAP
Thursday began with a visit to the tomb of Frederic Ozanam and Mass at St. Joseph Church on the property celebrated in French by Fr. Dan Borlik.
Fostering Vincentian Identity in parish work
Fostering a Vincentian Identity in Parish work. The following presentation by Fr. Tony Kuzia, CM and Marian O'Brien, MTh addresses the issues raised by changes in parish life in the last 50 years. This presentation offers their insights and practical suggestions....
SVDP leadership at a glance!
The International Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) leadership is holding its annual meeting in Lisbon, Portugal. SVdPUSA National President Sheila Gilbert and CEO Dave Barringer are attending to represent the U.S. Society. The meeting offers an opportunity to...
Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program Day 4
Once again Sr. Denise LaRock reports - Day 4 of VFCAP (Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program) was another full day as Module 3 was continued. Marty Martin started out the day with Conflict Resolution. He presented on types of conflict, causes of conflict...
Vincentian Family Collaborators Day 3
Sr. Denise LaRock reports on Vincentian Family Collaborators Day 3: Module 2: "Contemplator Re-Rooting" Today was a packed day for the Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program! Pamela Mantuhac led the group through the Four Vincentian Relationships: with those...
