Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Discovering Hope Through Home Visits
by Famvin Media Resources | August 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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.
Lord, Teach Us to Think Anew!
by John Freund, CM | August 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 2 Comments
Are we ready to leave the box of our normal thinking and to find the opportunity that lies disguised in this challenge? Show us the truth that will set us free.
Vincentian in Paris Leads Effort to Resettle Migrants Fleeing Danger
by Elizabeth Astridge | August 7, 2018 | News | 1 Comment
“What is Happening with Immigrant Reception Policies is Intolerable” (SSVP Italy)
by Di Trapani, CM | August 6, 2018 | Disasters and Responses, Formation, News | 0 Comments
![Three Saints who were members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/04/three-saints-featured1.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Three Saints who were members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by .famvin | Apr 26, 2020 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This week we celebrate the feast days of three wonderful Saints who were members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The Society has been part of the Christian formation of many saints.
![The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (Brazil) Creates a Service for People at Risk](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/03/202003IMG-20200319-WA0050.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (Brazil) Creates a Service for People at Risk
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 5, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Young members of the Society in Brazil decided to provide various services to people at risk of being affected by the coronavirus.
![St. Vincent de Paul Volunteer Helps Inmates Transition After Incarceration](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/fall-river-svdp-prison-reentry-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
St. Vincent de Paul Volunteer Helps Inmates Transition After Incarceration
by .famvin | Feb 24, 2020 | News
Volunteers help prepare inmates to successfully and seamlessly reintegrate back into society upon release.
Take up the Cross – Angry at God – Finding the Hidden Jesus
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 11, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Take up the Cross - Angry at God - Finding the Hidden Jesus Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Take up the Cross - What is the cross to us who believe? Among many other things, it is a sign of our lowest point, our sufferings joined with...
Be a Sign – Everyday Formation
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Be a Sign - Everyday Formation – Vincentian Prayer - Vincentian’s Clean Heart Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, July 5, 2016 Be a Sign - We, as Vincentians are a sign to others. We do not have to preach, but we must be the sign. Called as Vincentians we...
Celebrating Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: July 4
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 1, 2016 | Formation
Pier Giorgio Frassati, the son of a prestigious politician and newspaper man, was wealthy enough to do anything he wanted, but he chose the narrow path. He loved the poor, was a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and is a model for young people everywhere....
Mini Vinnies Fulfill Mission Of St. Vincent de Paul To Serve
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jul 1, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
When Melena Hammon has a hankering for a snack, relief is just a few feet away in her pantry at home. Some children her age don't have that option, though. When a family has to choose between feeding everyone or paying the rent or mortgage, the latter is usually going...
Our Journey – God our BFF
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 27, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Our Journey – God our BFF – Created to be Like Christ – How do we Grow? Vincentian Day of Prayer & Fast – Tuesday, June 28, 2016 Blessings my dear Vincentian Family: Make a difference today. Smile always. I teach the kids a smile is a prayer from God and they...
Systemic change, learning organizations and the SVDP
by John Freund, CM | Jun 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
At the conclusion of an excellent article, Frederick Ozanam: Systems Thinking and Systemic Change, noted Ozanam researcher Ray Sickinger, points out that the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, for which Ozanam was such an inspiration, is a learning organization which has...
Vinnies CEO Sleepout
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jun 21, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Vinnies CEO Sleepout will take place in Australia this Thursday, June 23 with over 1500 CEOs participating across 12 different cities. Over 100,000 people experience homelessness in Australia and the Vinnies CEO Sleepout raises funds that support homeless services...
Know and Show Mercy Joyfully
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 20, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Know and Show Mercy Joyfully – Be Still in Silence - Our Lady Knows – Vincentian Love is Justice Vincentian Day of Pray and Fast - Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Know and Show Mercy Joyfully – Be present to those we serve and be joyful. Think of yourself in their place and...
Soup Van Man
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jun 19, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
"A little bit of help some way can go a long way." Watch the video below and meet Frank, the Soup Van Man, who has volunteered on the Soup Van for St. Vincent de Paul Society in Australia almost every Thursday for 40 years. [youtube...