As Vincentians, we witness the effect that the lack of safe, secure and affordable housing has on the people we serve.

by Jim Paddon | February 6, 2025 | Reflections | 1 Comment
A climate of understanding, forgiveness, acceptance, and advocacy can make our world a better place for every human being.
by Jim Paddon | January 2, 2025 | Reflections | 0 Comments
In 2025, challenges such as poverty, homelessness and increasing inequality require advocating for systemic changes that offer sustainable solutions and hope to the most vulnerable. Vincentians are called to be personally transformed, recognizing Jesus in those in need and working for human dignity and social justice.
by Jim Paddon | December 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This may also be a good time for us all to reflect on the way our Indigenous sisters and brothers welcome the changing seasons and embrace what has been given to them to act as good stewards for our land, water and animals.
by .famvin | November 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I was recently reviewing the Ten principles of Catholic Social Teachings article by Fr. Robert P Maloney, CM as I researched information about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
by Jim Paddon | Mar 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
As Vincentians, we witness the effect that the lack of safe, secure and affordable housing has on the people we serve.
by Jim Paddon | Mar 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Let us live for today and tomorrow. Let us remember and learn from these tragedies and let us add some good memories for now and always.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 25, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Canada launched its national housing campaign on The theme is “Safe, secure and affordable housing is a human right.”
by Jim Paddon | Jun 28, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
I imagine everyone has their own vision of poverty. It is usually a picture of someone dressed poorly, if a man he likely has a beard or long unkempt hair. Women are pictured in old, dirty clothes with no makeup. Poverty can also mean you live in subsidized housing,...
by Jim Paddon | Jun 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The first Principle of Catholic Social Teaching is the Principle of Human Dignity which states that Every human being is created in the image of God and redeemed by Jesus Christ, and therefore is invaluable and worthy of respect as a member of the human family. The...
by Jim Paddon | May 24, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
In Canada we use a fair number of migrant workers in the agricultural field. The federal government offers a temporary seasonal worker program for this need. Many of these workers come from Mexico and other central America countries, as well as Jamaica. While in...
by .famvin | May 15, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Joanne O’Regan met her first ‘Martha’ in the late 1990s. “I remember thinking, ‘I like the way they are in the world,’” she said Wednesday of her first impression of the Antigonish-based Sisters of St. Martha. Though raised a Roman Catholic in Toronto, O’Regan hadn’t...
by Jim Paddon | May 10, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Indigenous peoples in Canada include aboriginal First nations peoples living on reserve and in urban locations as well as Inuit, and Metis. The history of relations between Indigenous people and Canadian governments and churches is not a good one, with most actions...
by Jim Paddon | Apr 26, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
In my previous article I mentioned the fact that the Society in Canada, and perhaps other countries, has seen the home visit become more of a delivery service, with little time spent on visiting our neighbours in need. In addition, we have some conferences that no...
by Jim Paddon | Apr 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
When the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul began in 1833, the first action undertaken by Frederic Ozanam and his fellow Vincentians was the home visit to those living in poverty. The notion of going out in pairs is one that few in any other organizations attempt and...
by Sr. Roma De Robertis | Mar 27, 2018 | News
VICTORIA, British Columbia – Long-time northern Canadian missionary Sister Fay Trombley received the prestigious Polar Medal from Governor General Julie Payette at Government House here on March 21. The Sister of Charity of the Immaculate Conception (SCIC) has...
by Jim Paddon | Mar 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
(Read Part One by clicking here.) Homelessness is an issue that is certainly aligned with the fundamental principles of Catholic Social Teaching. When we talk about principles such as Human Dignity, Association, Participation, Solidarity and the Preferential...