by John Freund, CM | Apr 2, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Renato Lima, member of the SSVP in Brazil, has been designated to receive the Medal of Legislative Merit. This medal is awarded by the Brazilian Parliament for “relevant services to world peace and humanitarian causes”. The SSVP International President, Michael...
by Beth | Feb 3, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Following the unification of the two main Associations that make up our organisation in France, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in France elected Bruno Dardelet as President of the new entity. The French Interior Minister approved the amalgamation of the French...
by Beth | Jan 14, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Michael Thio Yatiw Beng, President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has been appointed to serve as a member Pontifical Council COR UNUM for a five year term (2010 – 2015). Cor Unum is one of 12 Pontifical Councils in the Vatican which advise Pope...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 20, 2010 | Vincentian Family
MANILA, Philippines — Adamson University (AU) president Fr. Gregorio L. Bañaga,Jr., C.M. recently conferred the degree of Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa to Bro. Michael Thio Yauw Beng in ceremonies held at the AU Theater.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 10, 2010 | Vincentian Family
In a wide-ranging interview with Michael Thio, the first non-European President of of Society, shares his views about how the Society has grown and matured as well as what it means that he is the first Asian to lead it. MICHAEL THIO: “After 177 years since it’s...