The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is inaugurating a new neighborhood-based initiative to find long-term solutions to the challenges of being poor.
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Seek 2024 – Catholic College Conference
by SVDP Youth & Young Adults | February 24, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
During the conference, we were able to attend workshops and keynotes, as well as helped at the SVDP booth. We were blessed with this unique experience of sharing our faith with over 20,000 people.
Successful Strategies to Engage Black Catholic Young Adults
by SVDP Youth & Young Adults | February 19, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
Recently there was a webinar discussing Black Catholic Young Adults presented by Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary, Archdiocese of New Orleans, Loyola Institute for Ministry, and Saint Peter Claver Foundation.
Recap: North American Vincentian Family Gathering 2023
by SVDP Youth & Young Adults | February 17, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
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
by Tony Nochim | February 15, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
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.
Pray Fervently – Vincentian Story – Consolation Suffering
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Pray Fervently - Vincentian Story - Consolation Suffering Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Pray Fervently Pray to Our...
Order of Australia Medal Awarded to 37-year St. Vincent de Paul Society Member
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 7, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Medal of the Order of Australia, established in 1976 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, recognizes Australian...
Behind the Scenes – Sounds of Silence
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 9, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Cherish all Vincentians who are not on the front line. They are generally the people doing the banking or books, keeping records and quietly cleaning and stocking our shelves, in larders, stores and offices.
Abundant Life – Body of Christ
by John Freund, CM | Jun 2, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Our Lord’s Ascension –Abundant Life –Pentecost – The Body of Christ Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast June 3, 2014 Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters: You are all in my prayers. Each morning I pray for the Vincentian family around the world. I know some of us...
Prayers for systemic change
by John Freund, CM | Jun 1, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change
Jack Murphy, Chair of the SVDP Voice of the Poor Committee shares these prayer for systemic change…
Bishops, SVDP press for immigration reform
by John Freund, CM | May 29, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Sheila Gilbert, President of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul writes Dear Vincentians, Members of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Migration, including those who celebrated Mass at the U.S.-Mexico border in...
We Can Make a Difference – Here Comes the Judge!
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 27, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Love Connection – We Can Make a Difference – Spirit of Truth – Here Comes the Judge! Vincentian Day of Prayer & Fast Tuesday May 27 2014 My Dear Vincentian Family: I hope the climate where you are is as enjoyable as it is here. I write this early and in Calgary...
Voice of the Poor – Western Region SVDP
by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Looking for resources in being a “Voice of the Poor”? The western Region of the St. Vincent dePaul Society has just redone its “Voice of the Poor” website.
“The poor are Christ” – Reflections of a parish priest
by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Thanks to Astor Rodriquez for spotting this gem by Father Len Stoviak about the "preferential option for the poor", Vincent and the work of the Vincent de Paul Society in his parish. The poor are Christ Today's feast of Saint Vincent de Paul reminds us of our need...
As need grows, so does Vincentians’ response and faith
by John Freund, CM | May 16, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Want to do more than write a check to help the poor in your community? Consider becoming a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. So writes Tom Dermody of the Catholic Post in Peoria. Your parish doesn’t have a St. Vincent de Paul group? Consider forming one....
What’s a Mini-Vinnie?
by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Vincent dePaul Society of England and Wales responds 'Mini Vinnies' are children aged between 7 to 11 (or younger) who, with the permission of their parents and the support of their Schools, are encouraged to embark on their first steps as possible 'Vincentians...