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02-08-24 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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02-08-24 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

There are several topics which immediately start arguments among Vincentians when written about in this space. I wish I could tell you some of them but, you know, it would start the process! However, I will broach one topic because there is an immediate need for some guidance: our logo. Specifically, I have received recent…

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Contemplation: A Perpetual Expression

One of our essential elements is spirituality, but what is spirituality? How do we express it? How do we live it? What is its goal? Given that the spiritual growth of members also is the primary purpose of the Society, we probably ought to have some idea how to answer these questions. To begin with…

02-01-24 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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02-01-24 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

It’s February, the month of Valentine’s Day — and the traditional month of the celebration of love. Exchanges of flowers and chocolates, romantic dinners, and many an engagement will occur on February 14 as people celebrate their love for each other. A day to celebrate love is a good thing, because by focusing on the…

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Contemplation: Answering God’s Call

Central to the spirituality of St. Vincent de Paul is the importance of fulfilling God’s will. Even more than that, he teaches, we must unite our will with His. In order to fulfill God’s will, to make it our own, we must first discern His will, we must hear His calling for our lives. From…

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01-25-24 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

“Excuse me if I’m late in writing to you, but it’s the fault of my laziness.” – Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati  If you know me… I am sure you just read that line and laughed to yourself. I constantly find myself running from one thing to the next… and usually late. I stumbled upon this…

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Contemplation: To Know Fully

In his 1978 book, God and the Astronomers, astrophysicist Robert Jastrow concludes that the astronomers, following science alone to scale the mountain of ignorance, would, when reaching the truth at its peak, be “greeted by a band of theologians who have been sitting there for centuries.” This metaphor captures a truth at the heart of…

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New Issue of Serving in Hope Out Now

The latest edition of SVdP’s Serving in Hope Newsletter is now available! Highlighting stories of how Vincentians are serving neighbors in need and changing lives across the country, Serving in Hope is published quarterly and sent to all donors of the National Council.  This issue’s cover story features Rita, a single mother who was able to…

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National Council Announces New Friends of the Poor Grant Recipients

Grant awards for this round total $100,000. We received 150 grant applications totaling $741,855. Available FOP funding is normally limited to the amount raised and/or approved by the National Council budget process. SVdP Conferences and District Councils can apply for up to $5,000 from the National Council’s Friends of the Poor Fund. Individual grant award amounts…

01-18-24 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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01-18-24 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

Well, here we go. We have been reflecting on change recently, and just as we begin a new year where change and how we are going to adapt to it will be a major focus of discussion and discernment for us all — a substantial change is announced. Last week, Dave Barringer made public his…

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52 Things You Could…To Do a Little Good

The world we live in can be discouraging and negative. As we start this new year, there are lots of small ways we can become better and do a little good, like our founder, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam. He started his mission of charity alongside five friends. Do you accept the challenge? Many of the things on…

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Contemplation: To Become Better

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is the largest lay Catholic organization in the world, with about a million members and volunteers in 155 countries around the world. As the primary founder, and inspirational leader of the earliest Conferences, we can very fairly say that Blessed Frédéric Ozanam left a very large legacy –…

01-11-24 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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01-11-24 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

This has always been a somewhat personal column between myself and our members, so I’m using it this week to tell you some personal, and Society, news. I will retire as the National Council CEO at the end of this fiscal year. This is not a sudden decision, but rather one that has been quietly…

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