by annaread | May 8, 2008 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Some forty members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Conference at St Andrew Parish in Milford, Ohio USA are celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the Society’s foundation. Read about the conference.
by annaread | May 8, 2008 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
A Saint Vincent de Paul Society operation, Ozanam Bakehouse, is involved in baking one million hosts for the World Youth Day Celebrations. The bakehouse offers supported employment for people with physical and mental disabilities. Read the story.
by annaread | May 6, 2008 | Daughters of Charity, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Winter 2007-2008 newsletter of the Emmitsburg Province of the Daughters of Charity includes a brief report of the first ever Vincentian Family Gathering of members of the Family in South Carolina, an article about the Green Scapular, and more. Read the newsletter...
by annaread | May 6, 2008 | Evangelization, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Next week Australia marks National Volunteer Week, but in one town, volunteer spirit isn’t flourishing. The local newspaper puts it plainly: “Locals are the laziest in Australia when it comes to lending a hand …” A Society of Saint Vincent de...
by annaread | May 5, 2008 | Evangelization, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
In the past 24 hours, three Irish newspapers have reported that the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has experienced a recent increase of 70% in requests for help. The Society sees a direct link to drastic increases in the cost of living. Read the most detailed...