“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.
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What Happens When People Have Housing – Online Event Recap
by Pattie Hughes | November 4, 2021 | News | 0 Comments
On Thursday, October 28, the Vincentian Family at the UN presented a Parallel Event of Urban October, “What Happens When People Have Housing? Better City—Better Life.”
Online Event: Better City Better Life – Adapting Cities for Climate Resilience
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Adds Three National Board Members
by Jill Pioter | October 10, 2021 | News | 0 Comments
Steve Havemann, Don Kany, and Mike Syslo were named as Board members of the National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Employees to Wed Inside St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
by Jill Pioter | September 9, 2021 | News | 0 Comments
Wedding bells are about to be ringing in Marinette, Wisconsin as one local nonprofit gears up to be the place two of its employees say, “I do.”
Bushfire Recovery Program: Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Canberra/Goulburn, Australia
by .famvin | Apr 26, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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 | Apr 25, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This initiative focusses on the reduction of poverty in the 25 poorest countries in the world.
A Great Family YouTube Channel!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
There are great testimonies on every Youtube Channel of the Vincentian Family! I’m working with some right now that I just love!
Goulburn Helps Vinnies Winter Sleep-Out (Australia)
by .famvin | Jul 3, 2018 | News
Some 731,000 children in Australia are reported to be below the poverty line and on any given night, 116,000 people are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The statistics, shared by St. Vincent de Paul Goulburn treasurer, Bob Thurling, were a confronting opening...
Vincentian Centre – St Vincent de Paul Society
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
What does the Vincentian centre do? A short video to illustrate how Vinnies SA Australia provides over 17,000 safe nights sleep & meals.
Ozanam: Inspired By Love
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 22, 2018 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Young Frederic Ozanam was struck by a basic insight: Christianity is not about ideas, but about deeds inspired by love.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul: “Mission Possible!”
by .famvin | Apr 20, 2018 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
As we approach the anniversary of the founding of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (April 23), may its membership be filled with zeal in carrying out God’s mandate to care for His people in need!
The Challenge and Witness of Frederic Ozanam
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 13, 2018 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This 15-minute video tells the story of the founding of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul by Frederic Ozanam and his friends, in a time when their country was facing massive social change.
Happy Easter – What Does That Even Mean?!
by Lisa Bright, SSVP Australia | Apr 2, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Thoughts by Lisa Bright Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 I love Chocolate. And I love Easter. However, chocolate is not why I love Easter. The journey to Easter began 6 weeks ago on Ash Wednesday. In the Christian tradition Lent is a period of 40 days where Christians...
Canadian Sister of Charity Receives National Honor
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...
Second Annual SVDP National Young Adult Service Day
by Elizabeth Astridge | Mar 24, 2018 | News
What's that you say? You need a way to engage Young Adults in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in your community? Look no further - check out the 2nd Annual SVdP National Young Adult Service Day on Saturday, April 21! Held within the same time-frame in different...