Society of St. Vincent de Paul

New National President for Society of St Vincent de Paul in Ireland

by Elizabeth Astridge | June 17, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

Kieran Stafford from Clonmel in County Tipperary has been elected National President of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP), the largest charity in Ireland. Mr. Stafford (53), a local businessman and father of two, has been a volunteer with SVP for the past 16...

New Biography of Antoine Frederic Ozanam

by Elizabeth Astridge | June 13, 2017 | News | 1 Comment

The University of Notre Dame Press has just published a biography of Antoine Frederic Ozanam by Raymond Sickinger. He is the chair of the Department of History and Classics at Providence College. This is this first comprehensive biography in English in a long time....

Fix Your Eyes on God – The Pardon Prayer

by Lynn L'Heureux | June 12, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

Fix Your Eyes on God - The Pardon Prayer - Vincentians Need Their Faith - Gospel - JOHN 16:16-20 Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Fix Your Eyes on God O gracious Parent! Elevate our souls, and give us access to thy sublime throne, that stable seat of pure delight!...

A New Century Dawns: Hopes for the Vincentian Family

by Elizabeth Astridge | June 9, 2017 | News | 0 Comments

In celebration of the 400th Anniversary of the Vincentian Charism (1617-2017), Fr. Robert Maloney, CM has a new book available, entitled: A New Century Dawns: Hopes for the Vincentian Family. At the beginning of the fifth century of our worldwide Vincentian Family’s...

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!

Telling our stories – Good news and bad news

by John Freund, CM | Jun 19, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Dave Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers some insights into the importance of telling our stories. As we learn in our culture change seminars (hint:sign up for this pre-conference day at National Assembly!) our beliefs are shaped in large part...

God Brings New Life – Perfection – Blessed are Vincentians – The Vincentian Charism

by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 15, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Reflections of Lynn L’Heureux on God Brings New Life – Perfection – Blessed are Vincentians – The Vincentian Charism

Vincentian leader speaks out about the media

by John Freund, CM | Jun 14, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

David W. Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, asks where are the cries of the millions of Americans who are poor? Where are the stories about poverty, need and disaster, or the solutions to these problems?

Discounted SVDP Formation materials

by John Freund, CM | Jun 10, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

As we begin the Year of Vincentian Family Collaboration the National Office of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is offer discounted Formation materials

SVDP, US Bishops and Trans-Pacific Trade Agreement

by John Freund, CM | Jun 9, 2015 | Formation, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

SVDP, US Bishops offer points for reflection concerning the Trans-Pacific Trade Agreement

Midwest Flood relief spearheaded by Vincent de Paul Society

by John Freund, CM | Jun 1, 2015 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family

“We are in survival mode,” “Everything we had floated away in a matter of minutes,” “Families have been separated,” “Every weather condition is causing another emergency,” “Please help us.”