Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Recap: North American Vincentian Family Gathering 2023
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
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.
Western Region North of 60 Project 2023 Annual Report
Peter Ouellette offers the Western Region North of 60 Project 2023 Annual Report.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Elects New National President
John Berry of Atlanta, Georgia, has been elected as the 14th National President of the National Council of the United States, Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Deacon Gene Smith Honored With Founders’ Award
Society of St. Vincent de Paul National Foundation Honors Deacon Gene Smith With Founders’ Award.
Frederic Ozanam and Social Justice
In an article that originally appeared on the website Justice Matters Ireland, Sr. Claire Sweeney, DC, writes: According to Ozanam, social justice demands that all Christians be a leaven in society. Writing to Lallier in November 1836, he says: “…if the question which...
Frederic Ozanam and Vincentian Formation
The following video examines six elements that help spiritually form the members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The text is adapted from the article “Frédéric Ozanam: Systemic Thinking, and Systemic Change," by Raymond L. Sickinger, Ph.D. Vincentian Heritage...
Blessed Frederic Ozanam: Pioneer in Catholic Social Teaching
In this video, Rev. Aidan Rooney, C.M. takes us through Blessed Frederic and Catholic Social Teaching, principle by principle.
Frederic Ozanam’s Tactical Wisdom For Today’s Society
Excerpts from an article by Fr. Thomas McKenna, C.M. in which he examines Frédéric Ozanam’s conception of how a religious tradition should engage its surrounding society.
Food Pantry meets needs one bag at a time
You may not know Jerry—who’s 63-years-old with cancer—or Melissa, or James—who lost his mother and has mental health challenges—but they receive groceries at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s Food Pantry.
Donna has found more than housing at Tranquil House
Donna has found a home and a community at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville.
A life transformed: Annie Smith’s journey to recovery
It took Annie Smith 50 years to find a recovery program that worked for her. But the wait paid off.