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A Place for Her at SVdP: Irene Frechette 960 720 SVDP USA
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A Place for Her at SVdP: Irene Frechette

Opening the Door to a Lifetime of Service Women have always been part of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s mission – serving families experiencing homelessness and poverty, organizing charitable efforts, and supporting Vincentian works in countless ways. For many years, however, their contributions often took place quietly behind the scenes. Irene Frechette, a…

John Berry
3-19-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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3-19-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders

In the Spirit of Frédéric: Charity Rooted in Truth As I write this, I’m just back from several days in Paris at the international headquarters of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. It was a grace‑filled visit in many ways, but one moment in particular has stayed with me, and I’d like to share…

A Place for Her at SVdP: Sheila Gilbert 163 180 SVDP USA
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A Place for Her at SVdP: Sheila Gilbert

How SVdP’s first woman National President transformed the organization Long before women formally held national leadership roles in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, they were already deeply woven into its mission – serving neighbors in need, organizing charitable works, and quietly strengthening the Society’s spiritual foundation. Over time, that commitment helped open doors…

Michael Acaldo
3-12-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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3-12-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders

“No” Is Not in the Vincentian Vocabulary  My 91-year-old father recently told me the older you get the faster time flies by.  The Lenten Season is a special time for all of us Vincentians. That is why it’s important that we cherish this precious time to reflect on our spiritual lives. I often say to myself,…

Faith in Action: Confronting Food and Housing Insecurity 1920 1080 SVDP USA
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Faith in Action: Confronting Food and Housing Insecurity

By Ingrid Delgado, National Director of Public Policy & Advocacy Vincentians know Matthew 25 well. In verses 31-46, Jesus teaches us that feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, welcoming the stranger, clothing the naked, caring for the ill, and visiting the prisoner are the criterion of judgement that will determine if we enter…

John Berry
3-5-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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3-5-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders

How Is YOUR Lent Going? On the First Sunday of Lent, my Pastor, Fr. Eric, began Mass with the question, “How’s your Lent going?” It’s a question we ask often this time of year, and it’s worth pausing to really answer it. Lent is a sacred invitation to go into the desert with Christ; to…

The Saints Who Find and Form Us 2195 2195 SVDP USA
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The Saints Who Find and Form Us

By Tim Williams, Senior Director, Formation & Leadership Development “We don’t find the saints,” my dear friend Fr. Ronald Ramson likes to say. “They find us.” St. Vincent, St. Louise, Bl. Frédéric, Bl. Rosalie – all of them, or at least one of them – has found you and led you to this vocation, perhaps…

2-26-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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2-26-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders

Our Vocation Is Unique What is it that makes the Society of St. Vincent de Paul unique? What is our purpose? Or, to borrow from Simon Sinek – what is our “WHY?” Is it our focus on good works? There are many organizations, both faith-based and secular, that do good works. Is it our focus…

John Berry
2-19-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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2-19-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders

A Reminder This Lent: Be Friends in Christ Dear Vincentian Friends: As we begin this season of Lent, I am drawn to one of the most important, yet often least discussed, essential elements of our Vincentian vocation: friendship. The Rule of the Society names it alongside service and spirituality as one of the three pillars…

Michael Acaldo
2-12-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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2-12-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders

The Power of Vincentian Prayer and Action It’s hard to believe that a month and a half of 2026 has already passed. Time goes by so quickly in today’s world, and we all  must be on our spiritual toes to keep our focus on our mission. Our Conferences and Councils are making our Vincentian mission…

John Berry
2-5-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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2-5-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders

Love That Listens, Love That Endures My Dear Vincentian Sisters and Brothers, In case your calendar hasn’t told you yet, Valentine’s Day is next week. (You’re welcome if I just kept you from being in BIG trouble with your significant other!) That means the stores will be filled with red hearts, chocolates, and cards with…

1-29-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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1-29-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders

Winners, Losers, and the Wisdom of God We’re back in the National Football League playoffs, that short championship season that ends this Sunday in Santa Clara, California. Unlike the Fourth of July or Thanksgiving, Super Bowl Sunday is truly America’s civic high holy day – the one moment each year when we all come together…

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