Each Person Has A Story
“Each person has a story” so said my friend A. C. When I was asked to write a piece about the Vincentian charism in action, I was still trying to decide what to do when I went to Mass at Sacred Heart Parish, Mill Hill, London, UK. “A” is known to me as an AIC member,...
Bishop Hying Named National Episcopal Advisor of SSVP USA
ST. LOUIS – The Most Reverend Donald J. Hying, Bishop of the Diocese of Gary (Indiana), accepted an invitation to serve as the national episcopal advisor of the U.S. Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He will serve a six-year term. Episcopal advisors attend national...
Advent and the dented coin – Taking another look
Taking another look is particularly relevant during Advent. We journey toward the birth of Jesus.
The Pope Video • For The Elderly – December 2017
This month, the Pope asks us to pray for the Elderly — Let us keep in mind our elders, so that sustained by families and institutions, may with their wisdom and experience collaborate in the education of new generations. His intention: A people that does...
Reconciliation and Vincentians
I was able to watch and listen to Prime Minister Trudeau’s very sincere and humble apology to the Innu people which was followed by the equally emotional acceptance by Toby Abed of the residential school survivors. As I listened and shared a tear with these two men, I...
St. Louise’s Devotion to the Immaculate Conception
Louise often spoke of the Immaculate Conception, prayed to Mary as the Immaculate Conception and instilled this devotion in her Sisters. Learn more in this SlideShare presentation.
Inventive Unto Infinity – A Presence Hidden in Plain Sight
I must admit that I never saw the connection that was hidden in plain sight. In the Eucharist, for those who believe life is changed, not ended.
A Giving Tuesday Morning #IamVincent
It was Giving Tuesday. While most college students were sound asleep Tuesday morning, Justin Crawford woke up early to volunteer at Community Missions of Niagara Frontier. By 6:15 a.m., the Niagara University junior and several of his peers were clad in hairnets and...
Parish Recovery Assistance Centers Help Hurricane Maria Survivors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12/04/17 Brooke Newton Deputy Director, Disaster Services Corp., SVdP-USA (502)528-1728 www.svdpdisaster.org bnewton@svdpdisaster.org San Juan, PR – Today Disaster Services of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul-USA working with the Society...
Poverty in New York City
Since September 2017, I’ve had the opportunity to intern for the Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family at the United Nations. My experiences thus far have given me an even greater understanding and appreciation for the field of advocacy that my organization...
