How Ozanam proclaimed the truth and served the poor in 19th century France.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Friends of the Poor Walk/Run Events Across the U.S.
by Jill M. Pioter | September 20, 2022 | News | 0 Comments
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) will sponsor its annual Friends of the Poor ® Walk/Run at 120 locations across the country this weekend.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul: An International Network of Charity From Its Beginnings
by .famvin | September 9, 2022 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
“I would like to embrace the whole world in a network of charity.” This quote, attributed to Frederic Ozanam, says it well– and within a century, his dream was realized.
Bushfire Recovery Program: Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Canberra/Goulburn, Australia
by .famvin | April 26, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The spring and summer of 2019/20 saw Australia ravaged by huge bushfires from Queensland through to South Australia, with some of the greatest impact occurring in the region where members of the Society of St Vincent de Paul Canberra/Goulburn (SVDP-CG) are ministering.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Launches “Strategy-25” Project
by .famvin | April 25, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
This initiative focusses on the reduction of poverty in the 25 poorest countries in the world.
Western Region North of 60 Project Annual Report 2022
by .famvin | Jan 23, 2023 | News
This project is managed by a team of SSVP volunteers. There are no paid employees. Team members are assigned a community. They work with members of their own parish to learn about the needs of those living in a specific Arctic Community.
SVdP Announces New Episodes of Our Faith in Action on EWTN
by Jill Pioter, SVDP USA | Jan 21, 2023 | News
“Our Faith in Action: Today’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul” will release its final five episodes with a special weeklong event on EWTN Global Catholic Network. From February 6 – 10, one new episode will air each day at 5:30 PM EASTERN / 4:30 PM CENTRAL.
Vincentians Gather in the Nation’s Capital to Celebrate Founder
by Michelle Boyer | Feb 11, 2020 | News
A mosaic of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, was dedicated during a special Mass at the Basilica.
Australian Bushfire. The Dreadful Face of the Climate Change.
by .famvin | Jan 11, 2020 | Disasters and Responses, News
The unique Australian environment and biodiversity, and the industries it fosters (including food and wine production and tourism), have been hit hard by the bushfires – and it is only one month into summer.
Participate in the Contest to Create a New Logo for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul International!
by David Barringer, CEO SSVP | Nov 2, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Submit ideas to a contest for a new international SSVP logo!
Vincentians from St. Louis, Missouri Share a Story (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 11, 2019 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
For reflection: Watch as St. Vincent de Paul society volunteers from St. Louis (Missouri, USA) form a friendship with someone in need of help.
Students Present at St. Vincent de Paul Society National Assembly
by Sr. Patricia A Evanick, DC | Sep 28, 2019 | News
Two students from the St. John’s student chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society attended the society’s National Assembly in Denver, CO.
The Lay Spirituality of Frederic Ozanam
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 6, 2019 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The primary reason for the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s existence was and is to increase the holiness of its members, by service to those in need and by building deep friendships.
St. Vincent de Paul Society Helping San Francisco’s Homeless
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 12, 2019 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A video called “Seeing the Unseen” from the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco shows how Vincentians are serving the homeless population and lets us hear from some of their clients.
Why the USA Can’t Solve Homelessness
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 22, 2019 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Diners file in, eat quickly and get up as soon as they’re finished. They know someone is waiting outside for their seat. The USA can’t solve Homelessness.
Encounter: “The Life and Legacy of Blessed Frederic Ozanam”
by .famvin | Apr 27, 2019 | News
St. Vincent de Paul’s Ralph Middlecamp and Ray Sickinger on Catholic Faith Network Series “Encounter”