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Christmas Message from the President General of the SSVP
It is the tradition of the International General Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul that the General...
The Joy of Christmas
William (Bill) Graham from Peel-North Toronto Ontario Regional Council, Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers his...
Welfare bashing won’t work – SVDP
Welfare bashing won’t work, Australian St Vincent de Paul Society National Council CEO tells Tony Abbott, current Prime Minister of Australia. John Falzon says work for the dole had limited success and 'blaming the poor for their poverty' has no place in framing...
The first 10 years of our SVDP rule
José Ramón Díaz-Torremocha XIV President General (1999/2010) of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul reflects on "The first ten years of our Rule" This month of October, we will celebrate the first decade of the new Rule of the Conferences of Saint Vincent de Paul which,...
SVDP and Bank of America Venture
The National Newsletter of the St. Vincent dePaul Society describes a pioneering collaboration between the SVDP and Bank of America. "Asset-Building Integration Learning Cluster" If your SVdP provides: affordable housing options to low- and moderate-income families;...
Frederic’s legacy at 200
Celebrating 200 years of a visionary: Frederic Ozanam. A man who at age 20 wanted to put his faith into action. A man who created an international organization committed to assisting those in need and working for social justice. in more than 140 countries. Husband,...
So what! Go and serve!
So what if we are old, fewer in numbers, don't have enough money, too many people are abusing the system. We've all heard the excuses why we can't do more. "Go, do not be afraid, and serve." challenges Jim Paddon, President of the Ontario Council in Canada. We "must...
Courage to be humble
"Do you have the courage to be humble?" is one of the questions Lynn L'Heureux raises in her weekly Vincentian Reflection. Then there is a question of whether hope is on your "A" list. And is it true that "Never" ruins progress? "Should be offer things up?" Do you...
International SVDP President Video interview
The International President of the SVDP is interviewed on TV with Ralph Middlecamp, President of the Milwaukee SVDP. The 20 minute wide-ranging interview flows very smoothly and is well worth the investment of time. It took place in the context of the National Meeting...
Vincentians link spirituality, outreach
"When most Catholics think of their nearest St. Vincent dePaul Society, most see it as a sectarian social welfare agency that helps feed, clothe and shelter the poor. That it does. " writes the Catholic Herald.However, it continues... "But there is so much more, say...
“Be the Bridge” – SVDP Meeting
"Be the Bridge" is the theme of the annual meeting of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA beginng September 11, 2013 Among the highlights... Keynote Addresses Fr. Robert P. Maloney, C.M. "Systemic Change & Our Vincentian Call to Holiness Today" Dr. MichaelThio,...
