Niagara University Launches New Mission Website
“NU Embodies the vision of St. Vincent de Paul in our Scholarship, Teaching & Service.” On August 22, Niagara University launched a new mission website highlighting their central purpose and values. It also includes a section with news and events which...
Ever Written Something You Have Regretted?
Even Vincent regretted things he had written! Much ink has been spilled over whether Vincent was really captured by pirates as a young man. There was a period in his life that we know little about… and St. Vincent adamantly did not wish anyone to know about it. At...
The Family that Prays Together…
SVDP CEO, Dave Barringer, reflects on how the familiar saying “the family that prays together…” applies to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He writes in his weekly column on the eve of the feast of Blessed Frederic… It’s true; the...
Ozanam’s Tactical Wisdom For Today’s Consumer Society
It is interesting to look at how our Vincentian practices can serve to turn around the negative impact of a hyper-consumer culture.
“Stop Talking and Start Doing”
Many of you know Blessed Frédéric Ozanam was the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, but perhaps there is someone within your circle of family or friends who doesn’t know about this important Vincentian Saint. Below is an article from Aletia,...
More on Reconciliation with Frédéric Ozanam
Last week I introduced you to a song about Reconciliation. This week, as we celebrate Frédéric Ozanam, I invite you to enjoy the reflections of Luis Fernando Figari in his article, “Frederic Ozanam: Apostle of Charity and Reconciliation.” Written in 1997,...
Mini-Retreat: Renewal in the Vincentian Spirit with Frédéric Ozanam
Two themes — continuity and renewal — emerge from a study of the lives of St. Vincent de Paul and Frederic Ozanam, says Jaime Corera, C.M.. The Second: RENEWAL. Frederic Ozanam was extremely sensitive to the idea of social change. Not only was he sensitive...
Key Issues To Be Raised at the 71st UN General Assembly
The importance and means of achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), addressing climate change, and garnering support for refugees and migrants are just a few of the multiple topics to be addressed during the United Nation’s upcoming 71st General Assembly (GA)...
Mini-Retreat: Continuity in the Vincentian Spirit with Frédéric Ozanam
Two themes — continuity and renewal — emerge from a study of the lives of St. Vincent de Paul and Frederic Ozanam, says Jaime Corera, C.M. First: CONTINUITY. The thinking and writings of Frederic point out a more profound continuity, a continuity that goes...
