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  Vincent de Paul - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saint Vincent de Paul (April 24, 1576 – September 27, 1660) was born at Pouy, Landes, Gascony, France to a peasant family.
Vincent de Paul was ordained in 1600, remaining in Toulouse until he went to Marseille for an inheritance.
On August 13, 1729, Vincent was declared Blessed by Benedict XIII, and canonized by Clement XII on June 16, 1737.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vincent_de_Paul   (757 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Vincent de Paul
Vincent adopted the idea and did more than anyone for the realization of what has been called one of the greatest works of charity of the seventeenth century, the shelteringof 40,000 poor in an asylum where they would be given a useful work.
Vincent induced 85 bishops to request the condemnation of the five famous propositions, and persuaded Anne of Austria to write to the pope to hasten his decision.
Vincent left nothing undone to send them aid as early as 1645 he sent among them a priest and a brother, who were followed by others.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/15434c.htm   (3065 words)

  
 St. Vincent de Paul - Saint of the Day - American Catholic
It was the Countess de Gondi (whose servant he had helped) who persuaded her husband to endow and support a group of able and zealous missionaries who would work among the poor, the vassals and tenants and the country people in general.
Vincent was too humble to accept leadership at first, but after working for some time in Paris among imprisoned galley-slaves, he returned to be the leader of what is now known as the Congregation of the Mission, or the Vincentians.
Vincent de Paul is a particularly appropriate patron for all Christians today, when hunger has become starvation, and the high living of the rich stands in more and more glaring contrast to the physical and moral degradation in which many of God's children are forced to live.
www.americancatholic.org /Features/SaintOfDay?id=1151   (564 words)

  
 St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School
Vincent de Paul Catholic School had a modest beginning in 1914, in a store-front on Roncesvalles Avenue, with an enrollment of 35 students.
Throughout the years, St. Vincent de Paul Church has developed a close bond with staff and students within the community and the parish priests make regular visits to all the classes.
Vincent de Paul Catholic School offers programs from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 that are consistent with the expectations of The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1 - 8.
www.tcdsb.org /schools/stvincentdepaul.asp   (633 words)

  
 St. Vincent De Paul Church Donations For Charity And To Donate To Help Society. St. Vincent Depaul Needs All Kinds Of ...
Vincent de Paul preached to his followers that with charity in their hearts and a spirit of donation one may find joy in life by serving others.
St. Vincent de Paul's spirit of donating selflessly has spread all over the world since he spoke these words in 17th century France.
Funny, charming, impassioned, candid-Vincent de Paul had an extraordinary capacity to connect with all types of people and to move them to be inflamed with the Gospel and to live their lives in charity and as donors to the poor and displaced.
www.st-vincent-de-paul.net   (1217 words)

  
 The Congregation of the Mission:   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
When Vincent was called to hear the confession of a dying man, the spiritual naiveté of the penitent shocked Vincent.
Funny, charming, impassioned, candid-Vincent de Paul had an extraordinary capacity to connect with all types of people and to move them to be inflamed with the Gospel and to live their lives in charity.
The missionary desire of Vincent led him to grasp the sad situation of the Church of France, characterized by poverty, ignorance, divisions, wars, the lack of zeal in pastors and priests.
www.cmglobal.org /en/whovincent.htm   (504 words)

  
 St. Vincent de Paul: International Formation Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Observance of the tercentenary of the holy deaths of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac 1660-1960.
Vincent de Paul and the Sisters of Charity; with some particulars of the Establishment to be erected at St. Leonard's, Hastings, and a dedicatory epistle to.
Vincent de Paul, Apostle of the Distressed and the Wretched.
www.famvin.org /cif/bibliogr.htm   (4312 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
The rules adopted were very simple; it was forbidden to discuss politics or personal concerns at the meetings, and it was settled that the work should be the service of God in the persons of the poor, whom the members were to visit at their own dwellings and assist by every means in their power.
An endeavour is made uniformly to cultivate the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul and to follow the discriminating principle of relief given in the spirit of faith taught by him.
To St. Louis, Missouri, must be given the honour of having established in 1845 the first conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the United States.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/13389a.htm   (1847 words)

  
 St Vincent de Paul Charity Dot Com
Saint (St) Vincent de Paul taught his followers that with charity in their good works and an expression of donation one may find happiness in life by serving those less fortunate.
St Vincent de Paul Charity Dot Com is not associated in any way with the "St. Vincent de Paul Society" nor any of its affiliates.
Vincent de Paul was born in 1581 into a poor farming family in Pouy, France.
www.stvincentdepaulcharity.com   (1345 words)

  
 Society of St. Vincent De Paul - Home
St. Vincent de Paul is celebrating 60 years of service to the community.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has opened a new thrift store in South Central Phoenix to provide area residents with an affordable place to purchase clothing, household goods, furniture, and other items.
Men’s jeans and shoes, backpacks, toothpaste and deodorant are needed by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to assist the homeless.
www.stvincentdepaul.net   (844 words)

  
 Vincent de Paul - Following Christ
Vincent's happy childhood, particularly the love he felt toward his mother, disposed him to recognize the richness in Jesus' claim that his God in heaven was lovable and gracious.
In the prayer practices he recommended, Vincent told his directees to come with Jesus before His God, to be part of the vital exchange going back and forth within the Trinity.
Vincent mirrors today's active apostle, needing nourishment from action and prayer as they intertwine in the heat of the day.
www.vincenter.org /vdp-ldm/biov.html   (829 words)

  
 Society of St. Vincent de Paul Madison,WI
Vincent de Paul's food pantry is the largest and busiest pantry in Dane County.
Vincent de Paul Food Pantry has dramatically improved its capacity to distribute fresh produce.
Donors are welcome to bring their gifts of fresh produce directly to the St. Vincent de Paul Service Center,which houses the food pantry, during the center's hours of operation: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.
www.svdpmadison.org   (488 words)

  
 St. Vincent de Paul Parish | Home Page
The Food Pantry and other outreach programs at St. Vincent de Paul Parish are supported by donations from individual parishioners.
We, the people of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, gather in the Lord's name and respond to the call of the Spirit to proclaim the Good News.
Parish registration is required in order to celebrate the sacrament of baptism at St. Vincent's.
www.stvdep.org   (353 words)

  
 Society of St. Vincent de Paul   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County is a nonprofit organization that exists to meet the needs of homeless and economically disadvantaged people.
Last year, St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County served more than 100,000 people in the community, offering assistance in the form of free hot meals, clothing distribution and access to health care.
Copyright © 2006 All contents of this webpage are the sole property of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County, used with permission.
www.svdp-alameda.org   (199 words)

  
 Society of St. Vincent de Paul > Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has accepted a donation from the chief financial officer of a major food preparation and packaging company of a vehicle containing a large commercial-grade kitchen (suitable for the provision of mass care in disasters).
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) announced on December 15, 2005 that the Society of St. Vincent de Paul would be one of the partner agencies sharing a $66 million FEMA grant.
Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul.
www.svdpusa.org   (1435 words)

  
 cardonationcharityused.com - st vincent de paul, st vincent de paul center, st vincent de paul sites, st vincent de ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Vincent de Paul Celebrates 60 years of service to the poor...
Vincent de Paul Village provides a comprehensive continuum of integrated services to impact the immediate needs of the homeless and poor, and to assist...
Vincent de Paul Society District Council of Milwaukee
www.cardonationcharityused.com /st%20vincent%20de%20paul.html   (272 words)

  
 St. Vincent de Paul Society - Atlanta Council
Raul was recognized for his “continued and varied service to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.” more
The St. Vincent de Paul Society is a nonprofit, volunteer member organization devoted to helping people in need.
The Internal Revenue Service classifies the St. Vincent de Paul Society as a 501(c) (3) charitable organization.
www.svdpatl.org   (288 words)

  
 Society of St. Vincent de Paul   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Vincent de Paul, today the Society includes almost 900,000 members spread among 46,000 confraternities in 130 countries of five continents.
The Society's purpose is to provide direct aid to those who suffer, and to help individuals reduce and even eliminate the causes of their suffering, themselves.
Frederic Ozanam: A Founder of the Society will be beatified by Pope John Paul II on August 23, 1997.
www.vincenter.org /tree/svdp/index.html   (154 words)

  
 St Vincent de Paul home Page Canberra   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The St Vincent de Paul Society has 40,000 members and volunteers work hard to assist people in need and combat social injustice across Australia.
The Mission of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia is to deepen the Catholic faith of its members - to go out into our nation to heighten the awareness of Jesus Christ.
Our preferred option in this mission of service is to work with the poor in development, by respecting their dignity, sharing our hope, and encouraging them to take control of their destiny.
www.stvincanb.com.au   (340 words)

  
 Saints - Vincent de Paul   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Vincent was raised in a peasant family in Poy, France.
His job to support the family was tending to the sheep.
Together with Saint Louise de Marillac, he founded the Sisters of Charity, devoted to the poor, sick, old, orphans and foundlings.
www.scborromeo.org /saints/vincent.htm   (111 words)

  
 Patron Saints Index: Saint Vincent de Paul
Returning to France, he served as parish priest near Paris where he started organizations to help the poor, nursed the sick, found jobs for the unemployed, etc. Chaplain at the court of Henry IV of France.
He went so far as to say that he would consider every deed which either helps or harms the poor as done for or against himself.
We sympathize with them so fully that we can echo Paul's words: "I have become all things to all men." Therefore, we must try to be stirred by our neighbors' worries and distress.
www.catholic-forum.com /saints/saintv01.htm   (1374 words)

  
 Welcome to St. Vincent de Paul Village
Our mission is to do more than alleviate someone's problems – we want them to build the skills and self-confidence that leads to success.
Vincent de Paul Village helps people replace a sense of despair with a sense of dignity and hope.
Why St. Vincent de Paul Village was selected as a Promising Practice
www.svdpv.org   (116 words)

  
 Svp :: Home
We are motivated in what we do by our belief that we can make a difference to the lives of thousands of Irish people who are prevented from participating fully in the economic and social life of their own communities.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international voluntary Christian organisation.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Ireland is involved in many projects throughout Ireland - read more to find out how we are working in your area.
www.svp.ie   (305 words)

  
 St. Vincent de Paul Center | Home Page
In this role, I have the happiness of working with the staff of two wonderful agencies that serve Chicago’s children, families, seniors and the homeless.
Vincent de Paul Center has been serving on the Northside in the Lincoln Park area for 90 years and Marillac Social Center, better known as Marillac House, has served Chicago’s Westside for 92 years.
Together, these agencies serve over 800 children daily, as well as hundreds of other individuals and families.
www.svdpc.org   (216 words)

  
 Welcome to our Home Page
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is made up of a group of volunteers who are
If you would like to receive notification when we update our news pages, please be sure to send us an e-mail at e-news@svdpla.org and indicate that you would like to have your address included on our electronic mailing list.
Copyright © 1999 Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of Los Angeles.
www.svdpla.org   (136 words)

  
 Patron Saints Index: Saint Vincent de Paul
A highly intelligent youth, Vincent spent four years with the Franciscan friars at Acqs getting an education.
With Louise de Marillac, founded the Congregation of the Daughters of Charity.
Human nature grows tired of always doing the same thing, and it is God's will that this because of the opportunity of practicing two great virtues.
www.catholicforum.com /saints/saintv01.htm   (1374 words)

  
 Saint Vincent de Paul - Cincinnati
That's what the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is all about - caring people helping their neighbors in need of the most basic necessities - food, shelter, clothing, transportation and emotional comfort.
There are heartbreaking circumstances right here in our own community, but practical, compassionate person-to-person caring can make a world of difference.
At St. Vincent de Paul, our goal is to deal with the initial emergency then shepherd individuals into programs that can bring lasting change into their lives.
www.svdpcincinnati.org   (168 words)

  
 St. Vincent de Paul - Catholic Online
Vincent was born of poor parents in the village of Pouy in Gascony, France, about 1580.
After a brief visit to Rome he returned to France, where he became preceptor in the family of Emmanuel de Gondy, Count of Goigny, and General of the galleys of France.
The Apostle of Charity, the immortal Vincent de Paul, breathed his last in Paris at the age of eighty.
www.catholic.org /saints/saint.php?saint_id=326   (572 words)

  
 ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY (ENGLAND & WALES)
Find out how the SVP helps those who are on the margins of society through our network of local and national groups.
Friends of the St Vincent de Paul Society is an exciting new initiative launched in 2006 which aims to offer an
Located near Caernarfon in North Wales, the Centre contains a nature reserve, with a lake and stream as well as a sports ground and a children's play area and is open all year round.
www.svp.org.uk   (332 words)

  
 St. Vincent de Paul Society-Free Dining Marin County California
Vincent de Paul Society-Free Dining Marin County California
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County is an interfaith-based organization reflecting the variety of faiths among its Dining Room guests, benefactors and the community.
Our goal is straightforward: to provide services to the poor and needy of Marin County who might not otherwise receive help.
www.vinnies.org   (357 words)

  
 St. Vincent de Paul Society Conferences and Councils
Alexander Parish Indiana Indianapolis South Bend Kentucky Louisville Louisiana Baton Rouge Houma, Annunziata Catholic Church New Orleans Maryland Aberdeen, St. Joan of Arc Baltimore Massachusetts Abington, St.Bridget Andover, St.Augustine Boston Bridgewater,St.
Andrew and St. Philip Neri North Dakota Fargo Ohio Athens Cincinnati Cleveland St.
Vincent de Paul Parish, St.Christopher Conference St.Ignatius, Martyr St.Thomas More Carrollton,St.Catherine of Siena Houston University of St. Thomas Pflugerville Rockwall,Our Lady of the Lake St.Matthew Church, San Antonio Virginia Woodbridge,Our Lady of Angels Washington Sequim,St.Joseph Spokane Yakima Wisconsin Madison Milwaukee Waterloo Wyoming Rawlins
vincent.org /svdp.htm   (272 words)

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