On March 15, 2025, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrated the 100th anniversary of the opening of the canonization process of Antoine Frédéric Ozanam, highlighting his legacy of charity and social justice. The hope for his canonization remains alive, driven by new reports of miracles and the dedication of Vincentians to intensify their prayers and actions in his memory.
After losing her home to a devastating fire, Emelina Molina found strength in faith and family, with her brother encouraging her to start anew. A team of volunteers from the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, in collaboration with Hand in Hand Ministries, built her a new home, turning their labor into a testament of faith, resilience, and community support.
Elizabeth Seton’s spirituality centered on embracing every moment with faith, trust, and a deep love that transformed her and those around her. Her life’s trials and joys revealed God’s presence and eternal grace, inspiring others to find meaning and strength in their own experiences.
We are called to help those in need with compassion and humility, recognizing that their struggles stem from unique circumstances we may never fully understand. Instead of judging or conditioning our assistance on their choices, we should establish relationships based on trust, seeing Christ in them and loving them as our brothers and sisters.
Saint Vincent de Paul promoted an organized and active charity, not limited to mere assistance, but focused on the dignity and self-sufficiency of those in need through material aid and job opportunities. His vision inspired not only Christian charity initiatives but also social support structures that influenced the development of assistance for the poor in later centuries.
Mother Seton, founder of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s, passed away from tuberculosis on January 4, 1821, at age 46, surrounded by her Sisters, her daughter Catherine, and spiritual advisors in Emmitsburg. Revered for her devotion and legacy, she left her community with a call to unity and faithfulness, inspiring five religious communities in North America, and was canonized in 1975.
The Vincentians of the Eastern Province USA have released a short film in honor of the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission.
We are called to love God with our whole being and to love our neighbor as ourselves, not just with kind words but through concrete actions. True love, as St. Vincent teaches, is both affective and effective—requiring not only heartfelt compassion but also the labor of service, sustained by rest so that we may continue our mission.
Through the International Twinning program of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Mary Cathedral Conference in Colorado Springs, USA, partners with the Medalla Milagrosa Conference in Monterrey, Mexico, to support the Rarámuri Integrity Institute, a boarding school attended by 26 indigenous children. Their collaboration provides education, nutritious meals, and essential supplies, fostering cross-cultural solidarity and making a lasting impact on communities in need.
Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first U.S.-born saint, was a multifaceted and compassionate woman who navigated a life marked by personal loss, religious conversion, and tireless dedication to education and charity. From her reflective childhood to founding the Sisters of Charity and enduring the loss of loved ones, her faith, resilience, and commitment to serving others left an enduring legacy, culminating in her canonization in 1975.
In this video, created for children by St Vincent de Paul (SVP) Mini Vinnies England & Wales, we hear the story of the life of St. Vincent de Paul and a short reflection on what his life can tell us today.
Frédéric Ozanam emphasized that the Society of St. Vicent de Paul should remain free from political debates, focusing instead on charity and unity, believing that faith and service could transcend political divisions. While acknowledging natural political disagreements, he encouraged seeking common ground and prioritizing acts of love and service over ideological disputes.
