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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Ontario Voice of the Poor Advocacy Committee wrote a letter to the Ontario Minister of Finance.
Articles for Ontario
Preparing to serve others at Christmas
Too early? Not really if you are planning to serve others. William Graham offers his thoughts on what it takes...
Being a Vincentian is not necessarily easy
A Canadian Vincentian observes "Being a Vincentian is not necessarily easy" and offers his reflections. William...
Faith and Hope in a jail cell
Faith and Hope in a jail cell - Long time Vincentian Jim Paddon shares this story which he counts as one of the most powerful he has encountered. FAITH AND HOPE IN A JAIL CELL Our Ontario Regional Council`s Ozanam Education fund is a systemic change project that we...
In serving we are served – Learning from Home Visits
In serving we are served – Learning from Home Visits “…my experience with Home Visits has strengthened my faith with Christ as I am Humbled EVERY time a visit a family…”
Canadian SSVDP Christmas Concert does double duty
Canadian SSVDP Christmas Concert does double duty – First there was the joy of celebrating the music of the season. But there was another reason for the concert. It was a fund-raiser for the local Conference of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society.
Ontario President reflects on the Spirituality of Vincentian Leadership
The President of the Ontario Vincent dePaul Society takes on the the topic “The Spirituality of Vincentian Leadership” at their annual general meeting.
Ten year old Vincentian Fundraiser
Claire, just 10 years old, had personally organized two fundraisers this summer.
Healthy Eating out of Food Bank???
Healthy Eating out of Food Bank? An often unasked question. Vincentians in Canada are showing people how to eat well in the context of a food bank offerings.
Outfitting children for school
The Ontario Vincent dePaul Society models a strategy for equipping children for school. The case: In late August for the past two years we went to the homes of the families in need that we serve and gave the parent/s a $100.00 Walmart voucher for each of the school...
Christ the King – Vincentian Reflection
As part of its spiritual reflections series the Society of St. Vincent dePaul Ontario offers a reflection on the feast of Christ the King. SVDP-Christ King (PDF) THE SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE KING November 24, 2013 Gospel: (Luke 23: 35-43) The rulers...
So what! Go and serve!
So what if we are old, fewer in numbers, don't have enough money, too many people are abusing the system. We've all heard the excuses why we can't do more. "Go, do not be afraid, and serve." challenges Jim Paddon, President of the Ontario Council in Canada. We "must...