Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Meditation On a Recent Home Visit

by Famvin Media Resources | October 9, 2016 | Formation | 0 Comments

Here are some questions to help you look back at a recent encounter with a neighbor and see more clearly where Christ was present in the joys or challenges.

From War Relief to Hurricane Relief – A Vincentian Heritage

by John Freund, CM | October 8, 2016 | Disasters and Responses, News | 0 Comments

From the war torn provinces of 17th century France in the brutal Wars of Religion (echoed today?) to the devastation of 21st century hurricanes, Vincent and Vincentians illustrate a rich heritage of providing war relief and disaster relief. In his correspondence...

Helping Others as Jesus Would – God Does Not Make Mistakes

by Lynn L'Heureux | October 3, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

Helping Others as Jesus Would - God Does Not Make Mistakes - Vincentian Mission - Thirsting for God Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Helping Others as Jesus Would We are called not only to see Jesus in others, but also to be Jesus to others. Helping others and...

Vincentians Bring Mercy – God is Always on Time

by Lynn L'Heureux | September 26, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

Vincentians Bring Mercy - God is Always on Time - God Calls us to Give Up - Vincentians Give Freely Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Bring Mercy When our hearts are not fully devoted to God, we are not truly committed to being holy. Mercy comes from deep...

SVDP Australia Promoting A Culture of Welcoming

by John Freund, CM | May 3, 2017 | News, Systemic change

… the Strategic Plan of the Society of St. Vincent DePaul in Australia is permeated with the spirit of welcoming.

Proclaim with Joy – True Friends

by Lynn L'Heureux | May 1, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Proclaim with Joy - True Friends - Wednesday, April 25 Gospel - Why does the Son come? Vincentian Day of Prayer and...

God in the Garden – Vincentians Seek

by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 24, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

God in the Garden - Vincentians Seek - We Need to Pray - Vincentians Do Not Judge Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast...

Pier Georgio Frassati in 14 stations

by John Freund, CM | Jul 3, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family

VinFormation is happy to announce a new presentation “Pier Georgio Frassati in 14 stations” to its collection of resource for this contemporary model for youth. Many will recall that he was chosen as one of the patrons of WYD in Rio de Janier

Being like Jesus – Prayer is our treasure!

by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 30, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family

Dear Vincentian Family: This week we celebrate 2 National Celebrations. Today is Canada Day and July 4 is Independence Day. In cities and towns close to the border these are often celebrated together.

Job no guarantee of path out of poverty

by John Freund, CM | Jun 25, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The Society of St Vincent de Paul – more people cannot make ends meet even when they have a job.

Pope Francis congratulates SVDP Syria

by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family

Pope Francis congratulates the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVDP) of Damascus on its 150th anniversary

Examining Hearts – You are Gospel

by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 23, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Examining our Hearts – A Dome of Prayer – You are the Gospel – Ozanam Themes from Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Tuesday June 24, 2014 Dear Vincentian Family: We welcome so many new Vincentians joining our team to pray for one another as a part of our great...

Cincinnati Reds to ‘Strike Out Hunger’ with SVDP

by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Cincinnati Reds to ‘Strike Out Hunger’ with SVDP

‘Making a difference’ award – SVDP President

by John Freund, CM | Jun 20, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family

Gilbert, National President Receives Alumni Awards from IU for ‘making a difference’ "Sheila Gilbert is a wonderful example of a liberal arts alumna making a difference,” said dean of Indiana University (IU) School of Liberal Arts. On May 9, Gilbert, was honored...

Homeless Families get Second Chance at Life

by John Freund, CM | Jun 17, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Thanks to the St. Vincent de Paul Society "Homeless Families get Second Chance at Life" according to WISCTV. Stepping Stone was created to help families that were struggling to survive financially. It would be easy to see the Stepping Stone Permanent Supportive...

Life is a Mystery – Mary Comfort Us

by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 16, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Trinity – Saved – Life is a Mystery – Mary Comfort Us Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast June 17, 2014 Dear Vincentian Family, we come together as a family to serve, to worship and to love one another and to see Christ in each other. We are servants and we do the job...