Karl Michael Hila reports on Facebook about an International Youth Commission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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Frederic Ozanam’s Tactical Wisdom For Today’s Society
by Famvin Media Resources | September 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Excerpts from an article by Fr. Thomas McKenna, C.M. in which he examines Frédéric Ozanam’s conception of how a religious tradition should engage its surrounding society.
“Let Us Dedicate Ourselves to the Poor”
by Javier F. Chento | January 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
You can find great texts in the early Bulletins of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which are still fully relevant today.
Vincentians – Celebrating and Challenging
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | December 17, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
Let’s remember what we learned during COVID-19, especially how we managed to maintain our personal relationship with those who, in addition to the daily challenges of living in poverty, must now weather the effects of the pandemic.
Novel But Realistic Approach To Homelessness
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | October 22, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
Imagine that! Asking people who had personal experience of what the problem was and what might be the solution.

How SVdP is Helping Employers Find New Talent
by Gary Stevens | Nov 19, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
How SVdP is Helping Employers Find New Talent – St Vincent de Paul Society’s Program Connects Workers and Local Companies

Encounter God – Patience – Serving Our Friends
by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 17, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
I am away currently and hopefully you get these. My husband and I are celebrating a gift of travel from our children for our 50th Anniversary. God is good with His blessings, surprises and miracles.
Ozanam – young, impetuous, needs guidance
by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2013 | Vincentian Family
"I am sending you two young men. They are very enthusiastic about the practice of charity but they are young and impetuous and they need guidance" This is how one of the key figures in the founding of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Emmanuel Bailly stated a...
Ozanam Bicentenary resources
by John Freund, CM | Feb 5, 2013 | Vincentian Family
In 2013, all over the world, Vincentians are celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Frederic Ozanam . To celebrate this time of special grace and blessing for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the National Office of the US is offering the following...
SVDP Australia – Social Justice update
by John Freund, CM | Feb 4, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia reviews the work they have done thus far in 2013 to alleviate suffering and address the root causes of poverty and inequality. National President Anthony Thornton said in 2013 the Society would continue to...
SVDP Young Adults going to WYD
by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The latest SVdP Youth/Young Adult Newsletter in in! Svdp Young Vincentians January 2013 Youth and Young Adult Newsletter Among the features you can find profiles of the Young adults going to World Youth Days in Rio. WYD Participants My name is Jerrod MacFarlane. I was...
Ozanam Fund – Raising people from poverty
by John Freund, CM | Jan 28, 2013 | Systemic change
Ozanam fund hoping that school will help raise people out of povertyOntario's Society of St. Vincent de Paul has launched an education program as it continues to evolve from a purely charitable organization to one that can fundamentally change lives. The Ozanam...
SVDP Sandy relief Staten Island
by John Freund, CM | Jan 18, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, Vincentian Family
"The SVdP was a first responder in the wake of this tragedy on Staten Island, N.Y., on site even before FEMA or the Red Cross were on the scene" writes Roger Playwin, Chief Executive Officer SVDPUSA. He continues... Some 30 to 50 Vincentians, representing about 12...
SVDP Vincentian Guide to Diversity
by John Freund, CM | Jan 17, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Recognizing the diversity of the United States culture, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has developed a handbook to help its individual conferences — and even other Catholic groups — to better understand the multicultural face of God. “More and more we’re...
“We are the Society of St. VIncent dePaul”
by John Freund, CM | Jan 11, 2013 | Vincentian Family
We are the Society of ....Friday night pizzas... and Monday morning mercy... second hand stuff turned into second changes... dignity delivered to the needy door... love and laughter... humility, stability, tranquility.... holding out hope and helping with the light...
From “setbacks” to “blessings”
by John Freund, CM | Jan 4, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Each year Lynn L’Heureux, Special needs co-coordinator & Advisor of the Society of St Vincent de Paul Calgary Alberta Canada, and her husband look forward to delivering Christmas hampers or baskets for those who fall through the cracks at Christmas. This year she...