The presentation “The Calling of a Vincentian”, based on a lecture by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M., lists the essential actions of those who count themselves as part of the Vincentian Family.

The presentation St. Vincent de Paul and Bl. Frederic Ozanam: Lives of Distinction provides a side-by-side look at these two great founders. Some similarities: they both worked as teachers, they were both surrounded by influential persons, both were evangelized by the poor. Differences: St. Vincent was a priest, Frederic was married; Vincent lived to age 79, Frederic died at age 40; Vincent was from the country, Frederic from the city. Suggestion: Download this presentation for your next SVDP conference meeting and share how you are inspired by each of them.

There has been some interest around yesterday’s Famvin article about the use of mobile phones in ministry. So, in case you missed it, from our webinar archives: check out these video conversations about mobile devices… an opportunity to learn how Matthew 25 is lived in our technological age. Thanks again to Michael Acaldo of the Baton Rouge SVDP for hosting … Read More

All our resources for learning about St. Vincent de Paul, in one place: presentations, videos, podcasts, timelines, games…

Our new video describes how St. Vincent’s spiritual vision evolved over the years, as he was influenced by his collaborators and by persons he encountered who were living in different forms of poverty. Based on the essay “Vincent de Paul in Châtillon: The birth of a new spiritual vision” by Jaime Corera, C.M.

Earlier this month the Ladies of Charity USA held their annual National Assembly. One of the highlights this year was the video, “Ladies of Charity: Acting Against Poverty With a Vincentian Heart” produced by Dr. Joan Ball from St. John’s University.

John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M., served as a missionary in China, where he became a martyr. He was canonized in 1996 by Pope John Paul II. His feast day is September 11. A presentation on St. John Gabriel Perboyre can be found here.

Nearly 40 years ago, on September 14, 1975, Elizabeth Ann Seton became the United States of America’s first native-born Saint. Today we celebrate by featuring a collection of resources about Mother Seton.

Today, in honor of the feast of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, we offer this two-minute video inspired by one of his quotes.

The inspiring video, “Michael Thio On The Legacy of Frederic Ozanam“, runs a little over an hour. Yes, that’s on the long side for an online video. But haven’t we all spent hours on real time-wasters? (Sitting in front of the television, for example.) One day this week, why not set aside an hour to get a longer-lasting benefit. Watch as Michael Thio, International President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, delivers a very moving presentation challenging Vincentians to embrace the spirit of their founder Frederic Ozanam, while at the same time encouraging SSVP leaders to run the organization in a goal-oriented, business-like way. “Do not be afraid to take risks,” Pope Francis once advised him.