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Formation is More than Reading (But Reading Helps!) 659 439 SVDP USA
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Formation is More than Reading (But Reading Helps!)

By Tim Williams, Senior Director of Formation and Leadership Development We understand formation to be our lifelong journey of becoming, and our Vincentian vocation to be the special pathway we have chosen for that journey. As Vincentians, we further our growth along the way, most importantly through our person-to-person service of the poor, and equally…

John Berry
1-8-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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1-8-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders

The Thread Each of us has at times, in our own way, felt a quiet thread running through our lives. A steady pull of love that stretches from Jesus’ simple command to love one another, to the personal encounters, phone calls, and conversations we share with our neighbors in need. Every time we sit at…

“We’re Finally Home”: SVdP Helps Families Rebuild in Western Kentucky 1170 814 SVDP USA
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“We’re Finally Home”: SVdP Helps Families Rebuild in Western Kentucky

Four years after a devastating tornado tore through Western Kentucky, families in Princeton and Dawson Springs are finally getting the keys to a new beginning — thanks to a powerful collaboration led by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Disaster Services of Western Kentucky and The Hope Initiative, a Christian organization dedicated to…

John Berry
12-18-2025 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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12-18-2025 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders

Give the Gift of Your Vocation This Christmas As Vincentians, we have always understood that the heart of our vocation is not simply the things we give, but the relationships we build. Material help matters deeply, especially for those facing hunger, homelessness, or crushing bills, but our mission is first a mission of presence, respect,…

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Ranks 45th in Latest Forbes Annual List of America’s Top 100 Charities 764 786 SVDP USA
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul Ranks 45th in Latest Forbes Annual List of America’s Top 100 Charities

St. Louis, Mo. (December 17, 2025) – The Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA (SVdP) has risen to number 45 in Forbes’ latest ranking of America’s top 100 charities. This is the first time that SVdp has ranked in the top 50. Last year, SVdP was ranked 59th. The annual ranking by Forbes is…

Global Solidarity Brings Hope to Families in Beit Jala 1200 1600 SVDP USA
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Global Solidarity Brings Hope to Families in Beit Jala

By Kevin Prior, Chief Financial Officer. For over 70 years, the Saint Vincent de Paul Society in the city of Beit Jala in the Holy Land has been a source of hope and support for families in their community. Founded in 1951 through the vision of Father Michael Karam, the Society has carried on the…

International Twinning in the Spirit of Advent 613 792 SVDP USA
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International Twinning in the Spirit of Advent

By Michael J. Nizankiewicz, Chair, U.S. Twinning Commission Let me begin by wishing you a blessed Advent season and welcoming you to this second edition of the Twinning Newsletter. Advent is not only a time of anticipation as we prepare for the birth of our Lord, but also a season of caring and giving. There…

‘Thriftmas’ is Here: Giving with Purpose this Holiday Season 1280 853 SVDP USA
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‘Thriftmas’ is Here: Giving with Purpose this Holiday Season

By Chad Caliguiri, Deputy Director, SVdP Des Moines Holiday shopping is evolving – and secondhand gifts are taking center stage. According to new consumer research, more than 8 in 10 Americans plan to purchase at least one secondhand gift this holiday season, with many allocating up to half of their gift budget to thrifted or…

Michael Acaldo
12-11-2025 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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12-11-2025 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders

O Holy Night… For me it is so special to be with family at Midnight Mass to start the Christmas Season.  It is so wonderful singing and hearing the entire congregation singing, “O Holy Night.” As Vincentians, this great Christmas song touches all our hearts.  It puts into words the special time when the Word…

John Berry
12-4-2025 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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12-4-2025 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders

The Wish We Live: Personal Relationships in the Heart of Service When I moved to Georgia almost 34 years ago, it didn’t take me long to become a country music fan. Seems unlikely for a hardcore rock and roller who grew up on the beach. But it happened (let me clarify that I do not…

Bringing the Vincentian Voice to PRSA: Paula Gwynn Grant Speaks at Annual Conference 2560 1920 SVDP USA
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Bringing the Vincentian Voice to PRSA: Paula Gwynn Grant Speaks at Annual Conference

Last month, our Senior National Director of Marketing and Communications Paula Gwynn Grant participated in an interfaith communications workshop session at the annual Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) conference held at the historic Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.  The hotel is known for hosting major events like the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner…

11-26-2025 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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11-26-2025 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders

Should We Think of the Society as an Apostolate or a Ministry? In Catholic Church circles, there has been a debate over the last 20 years about what to call church groups – “ministries” or “apostolates.”  “Ministry” seems to be the favorite as it’s easy to say, but in recent years there has been more…

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