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September is National Preparedness Month 940 788 SVDP USA
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September is National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month Information From Disaster Services Corporation Recently, it was reported that 246 people lost their lives from the ice storms that hit Texas last year.  The United States census bureau also released that at least 1,400 people lost their lives last year due to the fact they were not prepared for extreme cold…

Contemplation — Working for God’s Sake 940 788 SVDP USA
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Contemplation — Working for God’s Sake

Studying the words of our Vincentian predecessors helps to remind us of the challenges we share, and the spirituality, traditions, and friendship that bind us to them and to the poor. For example, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, some members of the Society in the United States began to adopt a term…

SVdP News Roundup Sept. 3 – Sept. 9 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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SVdP News Roundup Sept. 3 – Sept. 9

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: Getting homeless help where it’s needed IRELAND: St Vincent de Paul expecting winter surge over rising energy costs NATIONAL BALTIMORE,…

Daily Prayers September 6 – September 10 940 788 SVDP USA
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Daily Prayers September 6 – September 10

Tuesday, September 6 Heavenly Father, Lord of All, Hold me in Your hand Give me the faith That moves mountains The hope that Turns night into day The love that multiplies Only when given away Amen Wednesday, September 7 Heavenly Father, May neither my blessings Nor my woes Separate me from You Make me Your…

Vincentians Gather in Baltimore for 2022 SVdP National Assembly 1171 862 SVDP USA
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Vincentians Gather in Baltimore for 2022 SVdP National Assembly

Last week, the halls of the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront were abuzz with Vincentian camaraderie. More than 700 attendees gathered in Baltimore for the 2022 SVdP National Assembly. It was a wonderful four days full of shared knowledge, experience, and the Vincentian charism. “Hosting the National Assembly for over 700+ Vincentians was wonderful and inspiring working…

09-08-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1367 1520 SVDP USA
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09-08-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

A wonderful Annual Assembly of the National Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society wrapped up last Saturday evening in Baltimore. I want to warn our members who did not attend that we who were there are returning home with many new ideas and zeal for the renewal of our Society. I hope you…

SVdP National Foundation Honors Bishop John Quinn With Founder’s Award 1694 1125 SVDP USA
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SVdP National Foundation Honors Bishop John Quinn With Founder’s Award

At the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s recent National Assembly in Baltimore, the SVdP National Foundation honored recently retired Bishop John Quinn with its Inaugural Founder’s Award. The award recognizes Bishop Quinn’s exceptional service and outstanding contributions to the National Council of the United States, Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Bishop Quinn was enthusiastically…

News Roundup August 27 – September 6 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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News Roundup August 27 – September 6

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: New St Vincent de Paul Society chief Lucy Hohnen grew up seeing good works in action AUSTRALIA: ‘You’re always here…

Contemplation — Our True Friend 940 788 SVDP USA
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Contemplation — Our True Friend

When we think back to the times in our lives when we have needed some help, or advice, or a shoulder to cry on, those are the times we learned who our true friends were. If we were blessed already to know who our true friends were, those are the ones we called to help,…

Contemplation — Experts In Their Own Situation 940 788 SVDP USA
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Contemplation — Experts In Their Own Situation

To “offer humble advice” is a natural part of the home visit. [Manual, 2.1] Bl. Frédéric even listed “good advice” among the things we offer to the poor that we may ourselves one day stand in need of, rendering our help mutual, and therefore honorable. [O’Meara, 229] Yet, at the same time, we are cautioned…

SVdP News Roundup August 20 – August 26 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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SVdP News Roundup August 20 – August 26

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: One Thing Homeowners Can Do To Save More With Solar NATIONAL CINCINNATI, OH: Hope to Dream with St. Vincent de…

Stores Corner — Centralized Processing 1200 628 SVDP USA
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Stores Corner — Centralized Processing

Do you know about the SVdP Stores webpage through the National website with tons of great information regarding all things stores!? The National Stores Committee is a group SVdP store folks that represent each SVdP Region and are committed to best practices in support of SVdP Thrift Stores for success across the nation. Find great…

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