The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is changing lives in United States with “Immersion: A Point of Re-Entry,” a program designed to help individuals reintegrate into society after incarceration. By addressing practical, emotional, and spiritual needs, the initiative creates pathways to self-sufficiency, employment, and community reintegration.
Subsidiarity, a key principle of Catholic Social Doctrine, is central to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, promoting local decision-making and servant leadership where leaders serve rather than command. This approach respects the unique needs of each community, fostering unity through charity, shared purpose, and humble service inspired by the example of Jesus.
On January 28, 1840, the Blessed Virgin appeared to Sister Justine Bisqueyburu, of the Daughters of Charity in Paris....
The Holy See has announced the elevation of the Diocese of Santiago del Estero in Argentina to the rank of archdiocese, along with the appointment of its first archbishop, Monsignor Vicente Bokalic Iglic, C.M. This appointment includes the title of Primate of Argentina.
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Effective Conferences, our manual explains, are “reachable.” [Manual, 26] While most Conferences make every effort to ensure that their phone number, along with perhaps a website and email address, are well-publicized and...
This spiritual guide, written by the Director of the Office of Communication of the Congregation of the Mission, explores the meaning of hope, solidarity and Christian mission in helping the poor.
The aim of the “I’ll be Better Than Before” project is to continue rehabilitating a family’s home.
The Vicariate of Nekemte became vacant when Pope Francis appointed Bishop Varghese Thottamkara, CM, the former Vicar Apostolic of Nekemte, as the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Balasore in India on May 10, 2023.
On July 19, 1813, vows were pronounced for the first time by Elizabeth Ann Seton and 17 other Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s who adapted the vow formula of the French Daughters of Charity.
The work being done by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Rhode Island this summer is exemplary of the value of long-term assistance to our neighbors in need.
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Our little human minds and hearts can sometimes become so bound up in worry and anxiety that we find it difficult to act, difficult even to know what actions to take. We pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and then...
In 2019, in Benin City, Nigeria, the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul created the "Lindalva Inclusive School" to offer children with and without disabilities a good education. With the help of the Rosalie Project, pupils are provided with a meal twice a...
