National Council of Canada News

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul celebrates 170 years of its fight against poverty in Canada

Last Saturday, November 12th, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) celebrated its 170 years of foundation in Canada. Indeed, on November 12th, 1846 was established the very first conference of the SSVP in Canada. Click on title to read more.

Reminder

You have until December 12 to preorder you copy of the book “The Mission”, celebrating the 170th anniversary of the SSVP in Canada.  More information in the SSVP Catalog / Presale-Book The Mission, on our website.

Prayer Request for Michael Burke, Past President - National Council of Canada

Michael is suffering with terminal cancer. He is awaiting transfer from the hospital to his home where he will await the Lord’s call to join Him. Your prayers are requested for Michael and for his immediate family during this vigil. ...Please clic on title to read more.

170th anniversary of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Canada

The first conference of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Canada was founded on November 12, 1846, coming to life at the cathedral, in the city of Québec. Ever since, the Society has continued to expand across the country and today, we are present from coast to coast. In spite of parish closures and amalgamations, the number of our conferences is increasing and we continue recruit new volunteers... Click on title to read more.

Hurricane Matthew – Appeal for financial relief

Dear Vincentians,

As you all know, Hurricane Matthew hit the southwestern peninsula of Haiti on Thursday October 6 2016, taking close to 1000 lives and hundreds of people are reported missing or injured. Destruction of habitats and infrastructures...  Click on title to read more.

Welcome New Regional Presidents

This summer, three regional presidents began their mandate: Linda Dollard, President of the Ontario Regional Council; Michel Olivier, President of the Quebec Regional Council; and Parnell Kelly, President of the Atlantic Regional Council.

We welcome them to the Board of Directors of the National...

COUNCIL GENERAL INTERNATIONAL'S NEWSLETTER - SEPTEMBER 2016

To read Council General International's Newsletter, please click on this link:

CGI-September-2016

FOUNDERS AWARDS

The very first Founders Awards trophy being given to Jason Hunt for his valuable contributions to the International Youth Commission of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul awarded by Karl Michael Hila, International Vice President for Youth, and Julien Spiewak, Secretary General, on the 3rd day of...

PRESALE OF THE BOOK CELEBRATING THE 170TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOCIETY OF SAINT-VINCENT DE PAUL IN CANADA

We invite you to look at this one page document, briefly describing the book: BOOK

You can now preorder your copy at the unique price of 39 $.
Be be quick, the offer is for a limited time only!

Fill up the ORDER-FORM or order with our online store.

Many copies of the book were already preordered at...

A NEW PRESIDENT GENERAL INTERNATIONAL FOR SSVP

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has a new President General International: Renato Lima de Oliveira has been elected, during the General Assembly in Roma, on Sunday June 5th.

Renato Lima, 45-years old, has been a member since 1986. He has held various posts within the Society, including posts on...

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