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SVdP News Roundup July 8 – July 14 1080 1080 SVDP USA

SVdP News Roundup July 8 – July 14

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: Cost of living increases mean more people are seeking help from charities AUSTRALIA: NSW Vinnies Community Sleepout launches in Western…

A Week in Prayers July 10 – July 14 1080 1080 SVDP USA

A Week in Prayers July 10 – July 14

Monday, July 10 Lord, in Your mercy, Lord, in Your love, Lord, in Your infinite grace, Forgive me my failings, Lift me from darkness, Into the light of Your face. Amen Tuesday, July 11 Lord, may my faith move mountains; May it heal, may it soothe, may it grow. Lord, may my hope light the…

SVdP Disaster Services Corporation Welcomes New Chairman of the Board 787 738 SVDP USA

SVdP Disaster Services Corporation Welcomes New Chairman of the Board

SVdP USA’s Disaster Services Corporation (DSC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Brian Burgess as the new Chairman of the Board. Brian will succeed Chairman Emeritus Christopher Disney, assuming the position at the conclusion of his appointment. With his extensive experience and dedication to the SVdP mission, Brian Burgess is well-suited to lead as…

07-13-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1080 1080 SVDP USA

07-13-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

Dear Vincentian Friends, Conferences and Councils are the heart of the Society. They are where we live out our spirituality, friendship, and service on a daily basis. To meet the Society’s primary purpose of helping our members grow in holiness, there is an ongoing need to strengthen, grow, revitalize and support Conferences and Councils. The…

Contemplation — Chosen as Friends 1080 1080 SVDP USA

Contemplation — Chosen as Friends

Childhood friends, friends from school, friends from the neighborhood, teammates, Army buddies, work friends, Facebook friends, new friends, and old friends — we all have many lists of friends, and many ways of forming friendships. But when you hear the word “friend,” whose face comes to your mind first? Is it a friend you see…

07-06-23 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1080 1080 SVDP USA

07-06-23 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

Dear Vincentian Friends, I have a question for everyone who is a Conference President: Have you visited your pastor yet this year? If not, this is a good time to make an appointment for a meeting. Summer can be a little slower around the parish, and if you have a new pastor, you’ll certainly want…

Contemplation — United in Works and Prayers 1080 1080 SVDP USA

Contemplation — United in Works and Prayers

In letters to friends and family, Frédéric Ozanam always assured them of his prayers, and frequently closed by asking for their prayers in return. Sometimes, this was a simple and sincere sign-off of “pray for me,” but often he asked for very specific prayers. “Pray for me to be wise,” he asked his mother; “pray…

Stores Corner — “Bringing Hope Home” Program 1080 1080 SVDP USA

Stores Corner — “Bringing Hope Home” Program

Written by: Mike McClanahan — Director of Retail Operations, Diocesan Council of Phoenix Our ‘Bringing Hope Home’ BHH Program in Phoenix, AZ, aims to provide furniture and household items to families in need. The program was started two years ago and we are so proud to say that we have been able to rescue and…

SVdP News Roundup June 24 – June 30 1080 1080 SVDP USA

SVdP News Roundup June 24 – June 30

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: Wallan Secondary College helps fight homelessness AUSTRALIA: St Vincent de Paul to manage new service for people experiencing homelessness and…

A Week in Prayers June 26 – June 30 1080 1080 SVDP USA

A Week in Prayers June 26 – June 30

Monday, June 26 Give me patience, Lord, Calm my heart and my mind Toward the things of this world. Walk with me in peace. Amen Tuesday, June 27 My restless heart seeks rest, O Lord, A peace from worldly cares. Grant me the peace of Your presence, The love that can only be shared. Enter…

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