Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Society of St. Vincent de Paul shares Our Faith in Action in EWTN Special

by Jill Pioter, SVDP USA | July 10, 2021 | News | 1 Comment

The special tells the stories of Vincentian volunteers in three cities as they serve neighbors in need whose lives were severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Getting used to the “New Normal”

by Javier F. Chento | January 30, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

The SSVP Uruguay: New Ways to Help those Most in Need amidst the Pandemic

Pope Francis appoints the President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul to join a Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development

by Javier F. Chento | January 13, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 2 Comments

Pope Francis has just appointed Renato Lima de Oliveira as a member of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.

Meet the new international headquarters of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

by .famvin | January 12, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

One of the most important achievements of the current mandate of the Council General International was the purchase of the new general headquarters in Paris (France).

MISEVI representatives visit the headquarters of the General Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Paris

by .famvin | Feb 14, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Lay Missionaries

On February 1st, the International General Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was pleased to host two leaders of MISEVI.

Western Region North of 60 Project Annual Report 2021

by .famvin | Jan 22, 2022 | News

Ten years ago, Western Region of Society of Saint Vincent de Paul took on the challenge to assist those in need living in Arctic Canada.

Kick Starting a New Career

by .famvin | Dec 11, 2021 | News

The government’s Kickstart scheme is proving to be a popular way for young people to gain experience in the world of work, but the SVP has taken the initiative to another level.

Reach Beyond

by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 2, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Welcoming the Stranger - I attended a Syrian Refugee workshop presented by my Diocese. It gave me us a better understanding of how we can be present to them. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. This statement from Matthew is one we follow willingly and lovingly in...

Open My Eyes: Prayer

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 29, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

The following presentation titled “Open My Eyes”, based on a prayer from the St. Vincent de Paul Society, reflects the essence of our ministry and mission.

Vincentians Learn from Scripture

by Lynn L'Heureux | Sep 18, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Vincentians Learn from Scripture - Vincentians are Loving Servants - Vincentians Show Others the Way Vincentian Learn from Scripture “Oh! How beautiful and consoling. It is not easy, but if we wish to follow Christ closely, we cannot choose an easy, quiet life. It...

Mercy, the Key to God’s Heart

by Lynn L'Heureux | Sep 11, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

Feel God’s Touch – Mercy, the Key to God’s Heart -- Silence is Golden Feel God’s Touch – God’s hand is always on us. Sometimes we don’t see or feel His presence, sometimes we do not see the light at the end of the tunnel or we have tunnel vision. But never despair. ...

Celebrate the Kingdom

by Lynn L'Heureux | Sep 4, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

I Am a Sinner – Celebrate the Kingdom – God’s Plan for Us... Such are the topics for Lynn L'Heureux's weekly reflection Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters. Pray always for Peace and remember to also pray for your enemy. God will heal their hearts and change their...

How To Resist Today’s Shallow Culture and Do Something!

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

Whether as a volunteer for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul or as a “Vincentian of Wherever”… seize the opportunity to serve!

Listen in Silence – Feel the Joy

by Lynn L'Heureux | Aug 28, 2017 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Do we really listen? Today’s Inspirational Snippet: God’s voice is waiting in the scriptures, in Christian music, in that spiritual book you’ve got on your table?

Mary Gentle or Tough – Jesus the Person

by Lynn L'Heureux | Aug 14, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

Mary, Gentle or Tough - Do you ever think of Mary as being tough? I always think gentle, full of grace. Mary is gentle and pious, but at the same time is one tough woman. Not with roughness, but a tough love. Mary is portrayed as meek in pictures and statues and in...