Third anniversary celebration of Amélie Ozanam’s Birth

This year is the third edition of the International SSVP Women’s Day, set up in 2020, on the 200th birth anniversary of Amélie Ozanam. This day is celebrated in tribute to each and every SSVP woman who have taken part, and still do so today, in the ministry of Conferences, bringing their love to their neighbours and their faith to the most needy. Amélie Ozanam, especially recalled on this day, is a clear example and a role model of selflessness, service and unconditional love for God and the mission of the SSVP, always supporting her husband to make his dream come true with his colleagues: ...[Click title to read more]

2022-08-16T15:26:58+01:00August 7, 2022|
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SVP Anniversary

189th Anniversary of the Founding of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul   France, April 23rd, 1833. A group of young university students, faced with social inequalities and injustices, decided to take action in the hope of changing the world. To this end, the group of friends who wish to share their faith and translate it into action found the first conference of charity, prayer, friendship and action. They come together to visit the Mouffetard district, one of the poorest of Paris. It was a Daughter of Charity, Sister Rosalie Rendu, who accompanied and guided them, instructing them in ...[Click title to read more]

2022-08-16T15:22:47+01:00April 25, 2022|
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SVP – New RED C poll

Number struggling financially has doubled since before pandemic according to new RED C poll conducted   17% of people report cutting back on essentials like food due to rising energy prices Almost half of renters worried about their ability to pay their rent in the next six months The depth of the difficulties currently facing many people in Ireland are highlighted in a new poll conducted by RED C on behalf of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP). The poll conducted last month with a representative sample of 1036 adults builds on a similar poll in 2021, with ...[Click title to read more]

2022-08-16T17:03:25+01:00February 14, 2022|
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SVP – Volunteers Wanted!

SVP Recruitment Campaign   SVPPhoto Fennell Photography / Copyright 2022 Following a record number of calls for help in 2021 the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has launched a national campaign seeking volunteers. During 2021 a total of just over 191,000 calls for help were made to the Society throughout the country. This is 12% up on the number of calls in 2020 and the highest on record for the Society. As the Society prepares for a full return to home visitations shortly the national campaign for volunteers will primarily focus on over 900 Visiting Conferences ...[Click title to read more]

2022-08-16T17:05:28+01:00February 3, 2022|
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FamVin “13 Houses” Campaign

SVP/DePaul Handover of Services   What is the 13 Houses Campaign? The 13 Houses Campaign is a Famvin (Vincentian Family) Homeless Alliance initiative and aims to improve and transform the lives of 10,000 homeless people around the world in 3-5 years from 2018. More than that, we want to see 13 Houses projects in each of the 156 countries where the Vincentian Family works!   Ireland's Latest Contribution Recently in Ireland two branches of the Vincentian Family (The Society of St. Vincent dePaul and DePaul) have made a unique contribution to the ‘13’ Houses campaign. In their joint press release ...[Click title to read more]

2022-08-17T23:09:36+01:00January 19, 2022|
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