For reflection: Watch as St. Vincent de Paul society volunteers from St. Louis (Missouri, USA) form a friendship with someone in need of help.
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Students Present at St. Vincent de Paul Society National Assembly
Two students from the St. John’s student chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society attended the society’s National Assembly in Denver, CO.
The Lay Spirituality of Frederic Ozanam
The primary reason for the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s existence was and is to increase the holiness of its members, by service to those in need and by building deep friendships.
SVdP introduces Bold Culture Transformation Initiative
One hundred eighty Vincentian leaders from across the country were introduced to the Society's new Culture Transformation initiative at the annual National Midyear Meeting in the St. Louis. This could potentially be of great interest to other branches of the...
Vincentian Charism
Vincentian Charism – True Mercy - Shepherd of His Flock - Christ Among the Poor Vincentian Day of Fast and Prayer – Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Vincentian Charism – ‘I was a stranger and you welcomed me. . . (Matthew 25:35) “We will be celebrating the 400th anniversary of...
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul General Elections
On June 5, 2016 the International Confederation of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul will elect a new General President for a six-year term. The two candidates for the position are Renato Lima de Oliveira and Maria Geralda (Ada) Ferreira. Included in their December...
Vincentian Special Bond
Vincentian Special Bond – Vincentians Moving Forward - Vincentian Spiritual Growth - God Speaks to Us Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, April 19, 2016 Vincentian Special Bond – Vincentians are blessings in our troubled world where it seems not many people...
Doing good behind the scenes
Dave Barringer, CEO of the Vincent dePaul Society USA, articulates something that many in the Vincentian Family can relate to: Doing good behind the scenes. And then seeing people finally catch on to an issue...even if they don't recognize all the spade work that went...
The Value of Suffering
The Value of Suffering -- Vincentians are Merciful – See your Miracles in Prayer – Forgiveness and Trust God’s Plan Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, April 12. 2016 The Value of Suffering – Many of those we serve are suffering more than we know. Our job as...
Examination of a Vincentian Social Conscience
In his blog, A Voice of the Poor - Looking at life through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching, Jack Murphy presents various resources available that "help for our beliefs and to compare our actions to the standards of our faith." These include the Ignatian Spiritual...
Healing Hands
Healing Hands - Beggars for the Poor – Giving a Second Chance – Prayers Make Miracles Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Healing Hands – Vincentians are doing God’s work, by bringing His healing hands to all in need. We receive this gift...
St. Vincent de Paul Television Appearance
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, National President Sheila Gilbert and National CEO Dave Barringer will be featured in an all new episode of the Eternal Word Television Network series, "The Church Universal." This brand-new St. Vincent de Paul episode will air on...
