News

Contemplation – The Joy of Communion 940 788 SVDP USA

Contemplation – The Joy of Communion

Our journey towards holiness will be more fruitful, our Rule says, if it includes “devotion to the Eucharist” [Rule, Part I, 2.2] which “plays a major role in Vincentian spirituality.” [Manual, p.65] The Eucharist unifies us and sends us forth. The spiritual dimension of our Vincentian Formation teaches us that our pathway is a shared…

Women’s History Month Series – Former SVdP National Council President, Sheila Gilbert 163 180 SVDP USA

Women’s History Month Series – Former SVdP National Council President, Sheila Gilbert

In 2011, the National Council of the United States, Society of St. Vincent de Paul made history when Vincentians elected the first woman to serve as their National President. Her name is Sheila Gilbert, and she served in the role from 2011 – 2017. Prior to being elected president, Gilbert served as the National Secretary…

03-25-2021 News Roundup 1200 1200 SVDP USA

03-25-2021 News Roundup

Through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentians across the United States and around the world are finding spiritual growth by providing person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering. Read some of their stories here: International AUSTRALIA: More than 20 students from St Joseph’s Primary School Laurieton have formed a Mini-Vinnies team…

03-25-2021 Letter From Our Servant Leaders 150 150 SVDP USA

03-25-2021 Letter From Our Servant Leaders

I am often asked if the National Council has grants available for local Vincentian use. The frequency of these requests has increased over the past year, as Conferences and Councils have endeavored to do more for people in need because of the pandemic and its consequences. First, some perspective. As opposed to many “national” nonprofits,…

Fred Talks – Our Timeless Home Visit 462 472 SVDP USA

Fred Talks – Our Timeless Home Visit

Fred Talks Are Back! Fred Talks are short videos that offer information on topics like Vincentian Heritage, Traditions, and Spirituality. Each video is five minutes or less! What Vincentian can’t spare time for that? Fred Talks are also great to share with other members of your Conference, or with fellow parishioners who may be curious…

Contemplation – Our Unlimited Resources 940 788 SVDP USA

Contemplation – Our Unlimited Resources

In the course of its 188 years, many have marveled at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s great freedom of action, seeking always to help those in need in the best way possible. As our Rule says, “No work of charity is foreign to the Society.” [Rule, Part I, 1.3] There is only one…

03-18-2021 News Roundup 1200 1200 SVDP USA

03-18-2021 News Roundup

Through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentians across the United States and around the world are finding spiritual growth by providing person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering. Read some of their stories here: International AUSTRALIA: Leadership course gives dairy farmer confidence to step up CANADA: St. Vincent de Paul Society…

03-18-2021 Letter From Our Servant Leaders 600 685 SVDP USA

03-18-2021 Letter From Our Servant Leaders

Dear Vincentian Friends, Two weeks ago, I saw a couple hundred of you on my computer screen as I sat at my desk. We were at our National Council Midyear Meeting, and it was good to see the faces of so many friends. Thank you to all our National Council staff and the many presenters…

A Medallion in the Mosiac 200 258 SVDP USA

A Medallion in the Mosiac

On a ship crossing the Atlantic Ocean from Ireland to the United States in the fall of 1845, a Vincentian priest, John Timon, carried with him a copy of the Rule of the Society of St Vincent de Paul. Having met members of this young Catholic lay organization during his travels, he was so impressed…

Contemplation – It Would Be Ungrateful Not to Hope 940 788 SVDP USA

Contemplation – It Would Be Ungrateful Not to Hope

To trust in Divine Providence is to seek the will of God. This trust does not come for free – we must invest in it our patience, humility, gratitude, and hope. St. Louise advised the Daughters to “remain at peace until Divine Providence lets you know what It is asking of you.” [Sp. Wri., 249]…

03-11-2021 Letter From Our Servant Leaders 275 287 SVDP USA

03-11-2021 Letter From Our Servant Leaders

After five years of driving through my neighborhood, I thought I knew it pretty well. But when my wife worked briefly for the U.S. Census, she would point out small shops I had never realized were nearby. She could show me the home with an insane number of people living in it, and which were…

03-11-2021 News Roundup 1200 1200 SVDP USA

03-11-2021 News Roundup

Through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentians across the United States and around the world are finding spiritual growth by providing person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering. Read some of their stories here: International AUSTRALIA: The rental moratorium is a ticking time bomb AUSTRALIA: St. Vincent de Paul grants on…

Enter your
text here