Watch two video messages: from Fr. Gregory Gay, CM, and from Mark McGreevy, OBE.

by Tim Williams | June 10, 2025 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SVDP Contemplation | 0 Comments
Jesus’ repeated question to Peter—“Do you love me?”—is meant to awaken in us the truth that love for God is shown through action, especially toward the poor in whom Christ is truly present. Love of God and neighbor are inseparable, and we must answer Christ’s call not just with words, but with deeds.
by Tim Williams | June 3, 2025 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SVDP Contemplation | 0 Comments
True humility recognizes that all good comes from God, not from ourselves, and therefore we neither boast in success nor despair in failure, trusting instead in God’s will and timing. Our role is not to claim credit or control outcomes, but to serve with love, patience, and total confidence in Divine Providence.
by .famvin | May 31, 2025 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
An inspiring grassroots initiative by the Central Council of Santo Antônio of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Brazil is bringing faith, food, and fraternity directly to those living on the streets.
by Donna Dodge, SC | May 29, 2025 | News, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments
After a four-month discernment process, the Search Committee of the Sisters of Charity Federation Board has completed its work. I am delighted to announce the appointment of Maureen Reiser as the fourth Executive Director of the Federation.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 14, 2025 | 400th anniversary Jubilee, Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Watch two video messages: from Fr. Gregory Gay, CM, and from Mark McGreevy, OBE.
by .famvin | Feb 11, 2025 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Saints and Blessed of the Vincentian Family
Ján Havlík was a Slovak seminarian who, despite communist persecution in Czechoslovakia, remained steadfast in his faith and endured imprisonment, torture, and forced labor in uranium mines. His martyrdom was recognized by the Church, and in 2024, he was beatified as a testament to resilience and fidelity to his religious vocation.
by Tim Williams | Feb 11, 2025 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SVDP Contemplation
Vincentians serve every individual in need without discrimination, recognizing each person as uniquely loved by God. Guided by faith, they follow Christ’s teaching to love and alleviate suffering, regardless of categories such as religion or nationality.
by .famvin | Aug 25, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, News, The Rosalie Projects
The “I Promise you” project provided breakfast and a daily meal for kindergarten and primary school pupils at the Saint Vincent de Paul school in Kigali, Rwanda. « Many of these children come from poor homes. With the rising cost of living, families are finding it...
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 23, 2024 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Media
On August 23, 1617, St. Vincent founded the first Confraternity of Charity– the “Ladies of Charity”– in Châtillon, France.
by Besa Deda, DC | Aug 21, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, News, The Rosalie Projects
The aim of the “Dances with Wolves” project was to provide legal and psychological support for two abused women and their children.
by Tim Williams | Aug 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SVDP Contemplation
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org We serve, our Rule reminds us, for love alone. [Rule, Part I, 2.2] This does not mean we do it in exchange for love, but rather that our works are motivated by love, and freely given as acts of love. Our own hearts, aflame...
by Ana Gonçalves da Costa, DC | Aug 19, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, News, The Rosalie Projects
The Daughters of Charity work in the favelas of ‘Cidade de Deus’ and ‘Laga Mar’ in the city of Fortaleza, in north-east Brazil. Their aim is to provide a quality education for the 60 very disadvantaged children in their care. The ‘Our friends the books’ project has...
by .famvin | Aug 19, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, News
The Daughters of Charity have been working with the poor in Phnom Penh, Cambodia since 2001. Poverty, hunger, and children dropping out of school to help support the family financially are common in the Phnom Penh slum areas.
by Vincentian Family Office | Aug 19, 2024 | News, Sisters of Charity
The Sisters of Charity Federation warmly invites you to join us in a special virtual celebration honoring the 250th birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
by Prasanthi Mandapati, SCN | Aug 18, 2024 | News, Sisters of Charity
As part of the Prathiksha Tailoring Unit, Kakkavayal, Kerala (India), recently organized a short summer course tailored specifically for girls, particularly those who are transitioning to their higher secondary education (junior college) and college studies.
by .famvin | Aug 15, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, News
Farm of Hope, a rehabilitation home for addicted men in the rural area of Sao Paulo, Brazil, provides a place for men to break free from their addictions while discovering purpose and building new skills.