Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archives

School Costs ‘Stressful’ for Low Income Families in Ireland

by Elizabeth Astridge | Sep 15, 2018 | News

by Marcella Staken The Society of St. Vincent De Paul (SVP) sees access to education as a critical enabler for exiting social exclusion and poverty. In August 2017, SVP received 5,000 calls from parents requesting back-to-school help. Per the latest available date,...

National Friends of the Poor Walk: September 29

by Elizabeth Astridge | Sep 11, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Help support your local Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference and Council by participating in the National Friends of the Poor ® Walk/Run on Saturday, September 29. To find the Friends of the Poor Walk or Run in your area, click here. The Friends of the Poor®...

Discovering Hope Through Home Visits

by .famvin | Aug 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

A video from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Seattle/King County Washington briefly discusses some of the things we learn through home visits with people living in poverty.

Lord, Teach Us to Think Anew!

by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Are we ready to leave the box of our normal thinking and to find the opportunity that lies disguised in this challenge? Show us the truth that will set us free.

Vincentian in Paris Leads Effort to Resettle Migrants Fleeing Danger

by Elizabeth Astridge | Aug 7, 2018 | News

PARIS (CNS) — As Europe continues to struggle with migrant and refugee arrivals, Catholics in the French capital are heeding Pope Francis’ call to come to their aid by providing practical and spiritual help to the newcomers. A key figure coordinating...