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SVdP National Council Welcomes New Director of Philanthropy 238 240 SVDP USA
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SVdP National Council Welcomes New Director of Philanthropy

The National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul is excited to welcome Donald Dowdell as its new Director of Philanthropy. Don will work alongside Dennis Kempf to increase the Society’s visibility and fundraising success on a national level Don will work alongside Dennis Kempf to increase the Society’s visibility and…

Meet Us in St. Louis for the 2022 Midyear Meeting! 750 450 SVDP USA
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Meet Us in St. Louis for the 2022 Midyear Meeting!

Meet us in St. Louis the for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s 2022 Midyear Business Meeting, March 16 – 19, 2022 at the Hilton at the Ballpark in St. Louis, Missouri! The agenda is packed with education, spirituality, and informative information about the Society and helping those in need. Highlights include: Spiritual Retreat, Committee…

Contemplation – Better Things To Do 940 788 SVDP USA
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Contemplation – Better Things To Do

“I’m too busy” is a thing we sometimes say when we really mean that this activity or that person is just not important enough to us. As Vincentians, we have come to learn that this can never be the answer when we are interrupted by a call from the neighbor. It’s a lesson many learn…

News Roundup Feb. 12 – Feb. 18 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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News Roundup Feb. 12 – Feb. 18

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: Vinnies is not just a business UNITED KINGDOM: Catholic charity opens homeless house in Cromer   NATIONAL NEW ORLEANS, LA: Ozanam…

Daily Prayers Week of February 14 940 788 SVDP USA
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Daily Prayers Week of February 14

Monday, February 14: For all I seek to find, For my direction on the path, You are the way, Lord Jesus. For all I seek to know, In my heart and in my mind, You are the truth, Lord Jesus. For all I seek to be, In heaven and on earth, You are the life,…

A Letter From Our Servant Leaders – 2-17-2022 1368 1387 SVDP USA
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A Letter From Our Servant Leaders – 2-17-2022

As Vincentians we follow Christ’s example whenever possible in matters of our faith and love of the poor, each other and God. Why then do we resist another example He provides, of presence? Would our Catholic faith be different if there was improved technology in Christ’s time? Without mass publishing, phones, and emails, Christ and…

Contemplation – Forever a Beautiful Tree 940 788 SVDP USA
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Contemplation – Forever a Beautiful Tree

We can sometimes feel frustrated, even guilty, when our works don’t seem to achieve the results we’d anticipated, forgetting for a moment that we are called to serve our neighbors for love alone. We can take solace and learn from the example of St. Louise de Marillac, who also was often burdened by feelings of…

Daily Prayers Week of February 7 940 788 SVDP USA
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Daily Prayers Week of February 7

Monday, February 7: Blessed Rosalie Rendu, Child of war, Daughter of Charity, Good mother of all, Pray for us, that God may grant us The courage, compassion, and love That you showed throughout your life. May our works become our prayer. Amen Tuesday, February 8: God of mercy, God of love, Fulfill in me Your…

New Roundup 2-5-2022 to 2-11-2022 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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New Roundup 2-5-2022 to 2-11-2022

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 INDIA: Conrad inaugurated St. Vincent De Paul health Centre in WJH IRELAND: Families cutting back on food to fund rising energy…

SVdP National Council Welcomes New Director of National Fundraising Programs 414 424 SVDP USA

SVdP National Council Welcomes New Director of National Fundraising Programs

The National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul is excited to welcome the new Director of National Fundraising Programs, Alyssa Bergman. Alyssa will focus on growing revenue through all direct mail channels, mid-level donors and the monthly giving program. Alyssa was born and raised in the St. Louis area. She…

2-10-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1119 630 SVDP USA

2-10-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

From FAMVIN: We are pleased to announce that this year’s Circular Letter, written by the President General International, has been published. The work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, still marked by the pandemic, has not been hindered; instead, it has become a real challenge, as it was for the founders of the Conferences,…

Contemplation – For Love Alone 940 788 SVDP USA

Contemplation – For Love Alone

In describing the Vincentian Vocation, our Rule says that our “ideal is to help relieve suffering for love alone.” [Rule, Part I, 2.2] Many, if not most Vincentians are first drawn to the Society by the desire to do something; to love God, as St Vincent put it, “with the strength of our arms and…

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