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Contemplation — Rejoice in God Always 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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Contemplation — Rejoice in God Always

In our works of charity, we come to know many neighbors whose circumstances seem so overwhelming that they begin to overwhelm us, too. It weighs on us, and we begin to suffer from what some call “compassion fatigue,” a sort of despair that perhaps what we do is simply not enough. Our Rule reminds us…

SVdP News Roundup July 22 – July 28 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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SVdP News Roundup July 22 – July 28

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: It’s harsh but so is the reality – Vinnies need cash this winter IRELAND: SVP call for welfare increases as…

A Week in Prayers July 24 – July 28 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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A Week in Prayers July 24 – July 28

Monday, July 24 Jesus, when the bread is broken, When the wine is poured, I am, just as You promised, In the presence of my Lord. And when the neighbor calls me, When I visit as a friend, There, too, just as You promised, You are present once again. Amen Tuesday, July 25 O Lord,…

Conference Assists Survivors of Recent Tornado 1568 882 SVDP USA
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Conference Assists Survivors of Recent Tornado

Written by: Mike Smith Vice President, St. Elizabeth of Hungary Conference Annunciation Catholic Church, Columbus, MS The following is a heartwarming update regarding one Conference’s ongoing efforts to support those affected by the recent tornado in Amory, Mississippi. In a recent meeting, our dedicated team, led by Conference Treasurer Rosemary Payne and myself, had the…

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DSC Collaborates to Better Assist Disaster Survivors

SVdP Disaster Services Corporation CEO, Elizabeth Disco-Shearer recently participated in a meeting with representatives from the Disaster Response Leadership Team with the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Organization. The focus of the meeting was “Orientation and Advocacy for Disaster Survivors.” This is a cause that is close to the hearts of both organizations. Throughout the meeting, various…

National Council Welcomes Associate Vincentian Formation Director 1544 1160 SVDP USA
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National Council Welcomes Associate Vincentian Formation Director

The National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul is excited to welcome the new Associate Vincentian Formation Director, Sr. Consuelo Tovar, DC. In her new role, Sr. Consuelo will work closely alongside the National Formation Director to help direct the spiritual formation and training to all members and especially to…

Friends of the Poor Grant Awards Announced for Mideast and Midwest Regions 500 500 SVDP USA
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Friends of the Poor Grant Awards Announced for Mideast and Midwest Regions

We received 52 grant applications totaling $260,000.00. Grant awards for this round total $75,000. Through a simple application process, SVdP Conferences and District Councils can apply for up to $5,000 from the National Council’s Friends of the Poor® Fund. The Friends of the Poor® funds available to grant is normally limited to the amount raised…

07-27-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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07-27-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

In 1986, when I joined the Society of St. Vincent de Paul as a teenager at the age of 15, I never imagined that one day I would be elected International President General. Never. My desire was to respond to the call of Our Lord Jesus Christ, who preached: “What you do to the least…

Contemplation — The Mysterious Voice from Within 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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Contemplation — The Mysterious Voice from Within

Of our five Vincentian Virtues, the one that first comes to mind in considering the life and works of our founder, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, is humility, which our Rule teaches us is “accepting the truth about our frailties, gifts, talents, and charism, yet knowing that all that God gives us is for others and that…

SVdP News Roundup July 15 – July 21 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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SVdP News Roundup July 15 – July 21

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: Queensland government’s social housing build of 485 in past financial year labelled ‘disappointing’ by advocacy groups IRELAND: Planning logged by…

A Week in Prayers July 17 – July 21 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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A Week in Prayers July 17 – July 21

Monday, July 17 Hear my prayers, Lord, Not for myself, But for all those in need Of Your grace. My friends and my foes, The rich and the poor, In each of whom I see Your face. Amen Tuesday, July 18 Light of the world Dawn of the day Hope of the kingdom to come…

7-20-23 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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7-20-23 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

My wife and I spread our charitable giving over the year, giving to a different charity or two each month. We annually add one here and there, and sometimes we subtract a charity too — usually because of how they have listened to us, or increasingly, changed their mission or activities away from our reasons…

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