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by Beth | Sep 10, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation, Vincentian Family
The Colorado Vincentian Volunteers (CVV) is an organization rooted in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul, dedicated to engaging young adults in transformative experiences of service, spirituality, and community living. Founded in 1994 by Bill and Mary Frances Jaster,...
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by Beth | Sep 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Elizabeth Ann Seton and Frederic Ozanam grounded their lives in the true freedom of Christ, who took what appeared on the outside to be lives of tragic brevity, and brought forth from them great works of charity that continue to flourish today. Everyone wants to be...
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by Beth | Sep 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
“IF I HAVE SEEN FURTHER, IT IS BY STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS.” – SIR ISAAC NEWTON The vision of the Society and the reality of its foundation did not happen through one person alone. While there is a heightened focus on the important role that Frederic...
by Beth | Sep 9, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Blessed Antoine-Frederic Ozanam (1813-1853), known worldwide as the principal founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP), also had an outstanding career as a journalist, writer and author. His contributions to the field of journalism were deeply influenced...
by Beth | Sep 8, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney continues a series called “Vincentian Theological Terms.” This week: The...
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by Beth | Sep 8, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
My mother used to tell us her World War II stories in their brutality and destruction; in doing so, she hoped my siblings and I would grow more caring for each other and other people, and remain optimistic amid adversities. Those stories also offered us at tender age...
Westminster Abbey began as a Benedictine monastery in 960 AD. The Abbey is rich in history and could tell many stories.
On this Feast Day we encourage you to start or continue reading St. Vincent's correspondence often, to be spiritually fed and supported by his guidance.
The “Educa Já” Project, an ongoing initiative by SSVP Brazil in São Paulo/SP, reaffirms the importance of education in human development and social inclusion.
St. Vincent de Paul and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton weren’t holy card or fairy-tale figures, but flesh and blood human beings who struggled with earthly dreams.
The Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family, November 14-17, will be a space to listen to the diverse voices within the Family, including ordained, married and single lay people, and all those committed to the Vincentian charism.