“Advocacy in Australia is enormously important,” Dr Falzon says warning that if we allow governments to try to shut down advocacy, or shoot the messengers, we do so at our own peril as a society.
SVDP
Discounted SVDP Formation materials
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
SVDP, US Bishops offer points for reflection concerning the Trans-Pacific Trade Agreement
Program helps those in poverty plan for future
Program helps those in poverty plan for future. Those living in poverty often lack the financial planning experience to lift themselves out of it.
Fire of Love – Pilgrims on Earth – Open Wide the Doors to Christ – Vincentian Servanthood
Fire of Love – Pilgrims on Earth – Open Wide the Doors to Christ – Vincentian Servanthood
Replay of SVDP on EWTN
For those who missed it… Last Thursday, Society of St. Vincent de Paul leaders, International President General Michael Thio, National President Sheila Gilbert and CEO Dave Barringer sat down with EWTN’s Jim and Joy Pinto.
Frederic Ozanam Honored by Feinstein Institute for Public Service
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrated its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, being inducted into the Hall of Heroes at the Providence College Feinstein Institute of Public Service on Saturday, October 25, 2014.
Sounds of Silence – Signs Everywhere – Consumed by Love – Saints Struggle
Sounds of Silence – Signs Everywhere – Consumed by Love – Saints Struggle
It’s not too early – Vincent dePaul Society prepares for Christmas
William Graham of Canada writes of “Christmas that magical time” and what the Society of St. VIncent de Paul is already doing to make it a magical time for those on the margins. Without help for them it can be painful rather than a magical time.
Jesus and the Donkey – being servant leaders
Jesus and the Donkey – being servant leaders. “We follow a donkey-riding, foot-washing Lord.”
Working with people in poverty
Donna Beegle grew up in generational poverty, could not read a newspaper at 28 yet now has a Ph.D. Watch the video of her keynote address at the 2014 St. Vincent de Paul National Assembly in Atlanta.
The Ladies of Charity and Social Justice
Followers of Vincent know how he spoke to power on behalf of the poor. As one of the 16 sponsoring organizations (along with the Society of St. VIncent dePaul) the Ladies of Charity will be speaking out for Social Justice at the 2015 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in Washington, February -7-10.
