All-volunteer group honored at Mass marking their centennial in South Florida.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Seek 2024 – Catholic College Conference
by SVDP Youth & Young Adults | February 24, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
During the conference, we were able to attend workshops and keynotes, as well as helped at the SVDP booth. We were blessed with this unique experience of sharing our faith with over 20,000 people.
Successful Strategies to Engage Black Catholic Young Adults
by SVDP Youth & Young Adults | February 19, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
Recently there was a webinar discussing Black Catholic Young Adults presented by Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary, Archdiocese of New Orleans, Loyola Institute for Ministry, and Saint Peter Claver Foundation.
Recap: North American Vincentian Family Gathering 2023
by SVDP Youth & Young Adults | February 17, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
I attended the North American Vincentian Family Gathering at De Paul University, Chicago, IL this fall as a young adult delegate for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Ronald, formerly homeless, secures housing and purchases a car
by Tony Nochim | February 15, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
Ronald used to have his own home. He used to have a family, with a wife and one son. He used to work in construction. Times were good. However, at the turn of the century, things quickly went south. Life happened.
Friends of the Poor Walk/Run Events Across the U.S.
by Jill M. Pioter | Sep 20, 2022 | News
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 | Sep 9, 2022 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
“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.
“I was hungry and you fed me…”
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 18, 2018 | Formation
In the United States, Thanksgiving is the biggest day of the year for many of the dining rooms run by Vincentians.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the Philippines
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 19, 2018 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the Philippines is a very active branch of the Society, full of energy and zeal. Learn about their work in this video.
Social Justice Conversations: Pope Francis, Laudato Si, SVDP, the Poor
by Louis Arceneaux, C.M. | Oct 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Pope Francis is following in the line of many of his predecessors in Laudato Si, On Care for Our Common Home, in promoting Catholic Social teaching. What is significant about Pope Francis’ approach is that he addresses Catholic Social teaching through the prism of...
Sheltering the Homeless in Louisiana
by .famvin | Oct 12, 2018 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul shelters women and children who are homeless in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
A Gift for Friendship: Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 7, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Video testimony of a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul who has a gift for supporting people in desperate situations including prison visitation.
A Call to Serve: Young Vincentian Having an Impact
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 5, 2018 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In a video posted by Vinnies Victoria, a young Vincentian tells his story. Much like St. Vincent de Paul Society Founder, Frederic Ozanam, he first became involved as a university student.
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 Media Resources | 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.