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Feature: International Twinning 351 264 Kristen Blacksher

Feature: International Twinning

Thanks to International Twinning, 26 indigenous children have quality education and nutritious food Through International Twinning, Vincentians in the United States are sharing the love of Jesus Christ with those in need, building shelters for families, caring for the sick and elderly, clothing the naked, and feeding the hungry. The Society of St. Vincent de…

1-30-25 Weekly Questions & Answers 1200 628 Kristen Blacksher

1-30-25 Weekly Questions & Answers

January 30 Q: For a Conference that is closing, can the money left in the account be put in the general Council fund for Conferences, or does it need to go specifically to the Conferences that are absorbing the service area of the Conference that is closing? A:  The intent for the use of funds…

Ozanam PR Corp/SVdP Eyedentity Program Celebrates 40 Years 2321 1807 Kristen Blacksher

Ozanam PR Corp/SVdP Eyedentity Program Celebrates 40 Years

Written by Jack Ahern, MagnaliteCatholic.com In 1985, the SVdP Phoenix Council decided to inform the public that St. Vincent de Paul exists. To help with this, they formed the SVdP Eyedentity Program. Ozanam PR Corp. was created to run it. Under the leadership of Phoenix Council board member, Jack Ahern, it began to operate. Jack…

Contemplation: Servants All The Way Down 1080 1080 Kristen Blacksher

Contemplation: Servants All The Way Down

By Timothy Williams, Senior Director of Formation and Leadership Development  Subsidiarity, one of the four permanent principles of Catholic Social Doctrine, is a core principle of the Society of St Vincent de Paul. [Rule, Part I, 3.9] Subsidiarity serves the poor by allowing the flexibility that fosters creativity to Conferences and serves good governance by…

Feature: Thrift Stores 534 712 Kristen Blacksher

Feature: Thrift Stores

Vincentian Experiences: Transactional or Relational? By John Thelen, Executive Director of Lansing Diocesan Council and Mike McClanahan, Director of Retail Operations of Phoenix Diocesan Council Vincentian success stories happen throughout our country on a daily basis. Our Vincentian encounters begin with that first call from a neighbor in need who is seeking some form of…

1-23-25 Weekly Questions & Answers 1200 628 Kristen Blacksher

1-23-25 Weekly Questions & Answers

January 23 Q:  All Conferences submit financials for transparency and oversight to upper Councils. What authority do Councils have to request such information? A:  According to Article 16 in the nationally approved Conference bylaws each Conference is required to make an annual audit and submit the reports of the audit to the next higher Council. …

Contemplation: Do You Believe in Miracles? 1080 1080 Kristen Blacksher

Contemplation: Do You Believe in Miracles?

By Timothy Williams, Senior Director of Formation and Leadership Development  Sometimes, on our Home Visits, we feel the urge to give the neighbor a plan, or a list of tasks to improve their material well-being. It can become frustrating when they don’t follow our advice, and we may even feel as if our help should…

1-16-25 Weekly Questions & Answers 1200 628 Kristen Blacksher

1-16-25 Weekly Questions & Answers

January 16 Q:  Now that our Conference has its own 501(c)3 tax exemption, are we required to document and submit our Conference rules to the federal and local governments? A:  The National Council is not aware of any need to send the copies of our rules and guidelines to government organizations. Q: Can a lawyer…

Feature: SVdP Young Adults at SEEK 800 500 Kristen Blacksher

Feature: SVdP Young Adults at SEEK

Brace Yourselves: 20,000 Young Adult Vincentians coming your way! By Kat Brissette The SEEK Conference is an annual gathering of thousands of Catholic college students seeking to deepen their faith, explore ways to live it out, and grow as leaders in the Church. SEEK features all of the most renowned Catholic Speakers, and is a…

Contemplation: Beware of Faintheartedness 1080 1080 Kristen Blacksher

Contemplation: Beware of Faintheartedness

By Timothy Williams, Senior Director of Formation and Leadership Development  Such turbulent times we live in, filled political polarization, social controversies, economic upheavals, natural disasters, wars and rumors of wars! It’s almost enough to make you throw up your hands and give up sometimes. Blessed Frédéric’s times were certainly no less turbulent, with the industrial…

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