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10-12-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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10-12-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

A few years ago, we added to the Invitation For Renewal content a new item under the Governance learning session. This guidance on “first steps for Society leaders” has been highly requested as a workshop. Instead of limiting this to a few dozen meeting participants, I present it here instead for everyone to see. Why…

Contemplation — For Our Mutual Friend 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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Contemplation — For Our Mutual Friend

When the founders of this country publicly stated their intent to separate themselves from the British Empire, they closed with the stirring pledge of “our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” No one reading that declaration doubted for a moment the seriousness of their commitment. When members join the Society, they similarly promise to…

SVdP News Roundup September 30 – October 6 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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SVdP News Roundup September 30 – October 6

With 100,000 Vincentians across the United States and nearly 800,000 around the world, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering. Read some of their stories here: INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA: Provider aims to ‘build hope through housing’ CANADA: Low-income households targeted with free smoke detector campaign IRELAND: How Castlebar SVP…

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A Week in Prayers October 2 – October 6

Monday, October 2 Lord Jesus, help me serve the neighbor For the love of the Father alone. May the bread that I bring be forgiven, And my words be words of hope. May the hand that I clasp Clasp mine in return. Help us know You are present with us. Amen Tuesday, October 3 Soften…

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Disaster Services Offers Aid to Northern California Fire Victims

When massive wildfires hit Northern California without warning, entire towns were destroyed, thousands were left homeless, and 16 people were killed. But thanks to your generosity, the St. Vincent de Paul Disaster Services Corporation was there to help the Sacramento Diocesan Council respond and rebuild. Survivors were living in RVs, leaving them vulnerable to the…

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10-5-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

This past weekend, I was in New Jersey to attend the Sunday Night NY Jets game at the Meadowlands (sometime in the past I must have done something really bad to have been burdened with the unique torture of being a committed NY Jets football fan). While there I attended Mass at St. Joseph’s Parish…

SVdP News Roundup September 23 – September 29 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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SVdP News Roundup September 23 – September 29

With 100,000 Vincentians across the United States and nearly 800,000 around the world, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering. Read some of their stories here: INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA: Locals unite for NSW Vinnies community sleepout, exceeding fundraising expectations AUSTRALIA: May we all have the virtue of charity that…

Contemplation — Our Universal Mission 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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Contemplation — Our Universal Mission

At the heart of Vincent’s charism was a deep passion for the universal mission of the church. It was, after all, his taking of the general confession of the old man at Gannes, followed by his homily at Folleville which marked the beginning of the Congregation of the Mission. That, and every mission that followed,…

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09-28-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

Dear Vincentian Friends, This is my last Servant Leader column as your National Council President. It has been my privilege to have served you in this role for the past six years. Thank you for your support and prayers. The columns I have written over these years have been reviewed and edited by my friend…

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National Council Announces New Board of Directors

Under the leadership of incoming National President John Berry, a new Board of Directors for the National Council of the U.S., Society of St. Vincent de Paul will take office beginning October 1. They are: John Berry, National President John Hallissy, First Vice President and Chair of the National Governance Committee Kat Brissette, Second Vice…

Contemplation — In the Vincentian Spirit 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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Contemplation — In the Vincentian Spirit

Because it is the heart of our vocation, and our primary means of serving the neighbor, Conferences and Councils offer training for the Home Visit. As important as this training is, it really comes down to one thing. As our Rule puts it “visits to the poor are made in a Vincentian spirit.” [Rule, Part…

SVdP News Roundup September 16 – September 22 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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SVdP News Roundup September 16 – September 22

With 100,000 Vincentians across the United States and nearly 800,000 around the world, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering. Read some of their stories here: INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA: How a 168-year-old charity embraced TikTok – and won a legion of young fans AUSTRALIA: Vinnies targets menswear market in…

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