Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Bring Mercy
by Lynn L'Heureux | August 1, 2016 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Global training modules online for the SSVP members
by Javier F. Chento | July 31, 2016 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 2 Comments
World Premiere of SVdP Special on EWTN
by Elizabeth Astridge | July 30, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Who Does God Say You Are?
by Lynn L'Heureux | July 25, 2016 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
It’s About Love
by William Graham | Mar 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
William (Bill) Graham from Peel-North Toronto Ontario Regional Council, Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers his...
God, You are my Strength and my Song – Walk in Faith
by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 6, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
God, You are my Strength and my Song - Walk in Faith - Wrestling with Temptation - First Sunday of Lent Day 5- Matthew...
“Vinnie’s Pennies”
by Elizabeth Astridge | Mar 6, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Not sure what to do for the "almsgiving" part of "prayer, fasting, and almsgiving" this lent? Check out what the...
Friends of the Poor Walk/Run 2014
by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Can you top this? 22,000 walkers raised over $2.1m Million in 2013! SAVE THE DATE: FRIENDS OF THE POOR® WALK/RUN Saturday, September 20th, 2014 The Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run began as a national program with the purpose of providing local Society of St. Vincent de...
“Voice of the Poor” becomes “Out of Poverty”
by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
OUT OF POVERTY is now the title of the Western Region Voice of the Poor newsletter. It seems appropriate, because it indicates the goal of everything we do for the people we serve. Together with the new name, our team decided that the newsletter would have each time...
SVDP partners with Motel 6
by John Freund, CM | Mar 9, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Did you know that the National Council of the United States SVdP has a partnership with Motel 6? This partnership allows conferences/councils to provide clients with overnight lodging at a discounted rate, while being billed directly. To learn more, or make...
Ready for Lent?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 3, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Ready for Lent? – What price do you pay for Christ at your door? – Pope Francis - Close to the Cross. Lynn L'Heureux reflects in her Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Dear Vincentian Family: Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday and it is time to make an...
Olympic Gold Medal Christians in training
by John Freund, CM | Feb 24, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Olympic Gold Medal Christians - I Believe – Fasting – Getting Ready are the themes Lynn L'Heureux reflects on in her series Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Dear Vincentian Family: You are so special. No one is more special than you and...
Vincentians and the “Silver Tsunami”
by John Freund, CM | Feb 24, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
“We are experiencing a silver tsunami demographically. The baby boomers are reaching retirement age… People have to think about how to protect themselves from depression, low subjective wellbeing and early mortality.” reports Independent Catholic News in the...
“Vinnies” say “No” to austerity
by John Freund, CM | Feb 19, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia has issued a timely reminder to members of the Senate Inquiry into the National Commission of Audit before its third public hearing held on February 18, 2014, that cuts to social expenditure will...
I have no voice but yours…
by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In its role of advocating for the rights of marginalized groups in the community the St Vincent de Paul Society of Australia regularly makes written "submissions", or reports, to Members of Parliament, Government Inquiries and Independent Commissioners. The subject...
Are you God’s Messenger?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This is just the first of the topics covered by Lynn L'Heureux in her reflections for Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Are you God’s Messenger? – Changing our Inner Self – Celebrate Differences – Take the Plunge! Dear Vincentian Family: Can you believe February is here. ...