Serving in Cincinnati
Inspired by the vision and passion of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s founder Frederic Ozanam, the Ozanam Center for Service Learning offers immersion experiences for groups of Cincinnatians to raise awareness, encourage mutual respect and promote solutions...
Being Vincentian: Life Takes Practice
Life takes practice. It has been described as a journey from value to virtue. Here’s a little help. Download PDF Do I practice these virtues? Do I build up my sister and brother Vincentians with...
The Vincentians and the World Day of the Poor
On November 19 of this year, the Catholic Church invites all of us to reflect on the first “World Day of the Poor,” of which the full message of the Pope Francis is now available on the web site of the Vatican. The theme of reflection is “Let us not...
Words That Ring Deep and True
Some years ago, I experienced what you might call a “surprise in sound.” Coming down a corridor talking with a few other people in normal voices, we turned a corner into a smaller space. All at once our voices took on another sound — fuller, richer, you might...
Welcoming the Stranger – 20 Vatican Policy Guidelines for Systemic Change
Welcoming the Stranger – 20 Vatican concerns for systemic change in our welcoming the stranger today!
“Charity and Social Media” address by Renato Lima
On Saturday, November 11, the SSVP of Italy organized, in Turin, a video conference entitled “Charity and Social Media” which was attended by 300 people, in the auditorium of the Industrial Union of Torino. The round table was moderated by the SSVP member...
Faithful, and Not Lazy, Followers of Jesus
Going up to heaven, Jesus entrusts gifts and talents to his disciples. He expects them to be faithful, no matter the kind or the amount of the gifts or talents they receive. In the parable of the talents, the good and faithful servants are those who right away trade...
VI SSVP Ibero-American Meeting
National Presidents from Americas, Spain and Portugal will meet in Quito. From November 15 to 19, 2017, the International General Council, through the International Territorial Vice Presidencies America 1 (North America and the Caribbean), America 2 (Central America...
Misevi-Egypt holds its First Meeting
The association of Lay Vincentians Missionaries in Egypt known as MISEVI-EGYPTE officially held the first meeting on Friday, October 13 at Cairo, Al-Helmeya House of the Daughters of Charity. The meeting started with the mass service conducted by Father Milad Zakhary...
