Connect, Learn, Pray and Advocate! Each year at the end of January, Catholic leaders gather in Washington, D.C. for the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering (CSMG). For the past 30 years, this has been a must-attend event! I was fortunate to attend the last two in-person events in 2019 and 2020. As I reflected on how best to share the… Read more »
Bishop Hying, the National Episcopal Advisor for SVDP, was the keynote speaker at the 2018 National Assembly, held in San Diego. He spoke about Paul’s writings, Philippians 2:5-11, known as the Kenosis Hymn and how it reflects the life of Christ, how it reflects the life of Vincent and how it is a road map… Read more »
Advanced day giving begins Monday, Nov. 18, and runs through the start of the #iGiveCatholic Giving Day on December 6th. Why is advanced giving important? It offers those donors who would prefer to give via cash or check to make donations. Donate now at SVDP #iGiveCatholic
WHAT IS #iGIVECATHOLIC? #iGiveCatholic is a one-day online giving event for the faithful in arch/dioceses across the nation (and the world!) to come together and raise as many charitable dollars as possible for Catholic parishes, schools, and nonprofit ministries on #GivingCatholic. Last year, #iGiveCatholic raised more than $3.6 million for organizations in participating arch/dioceses. WHEN… Read more »
Five parish conferences of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be hosting the annual Friends of the Poor Walk on Saturdays in September to raise awareness of the needs of poor people and to raise funds for charitable works. As part of the national Society, these conferences encourage people of all ages to… Read more »
Pope Francis has named Bishop Donald J. Hying, the National Episcopal Advisor for SVDP, of Gary, Indiana, as the new Bishop of Madison, Wisconsin. He fills the vacancy left by the death last November of Bishop Robert Morlino of Madison, who was 71. Bishop Donald Hying, 55, was born on August 18, 1963, in West… Read more »
Welcome, Vincentians and friends! You have discovered the San Diego Diocesan Council newsletter! The food of our newsletter comes from our member Conferences. Then, the newsletter is built with information provided by these important folks: Deacon Timothy Schulz, San Diego Council Spiritual Advisor; Member Conferences; Local, Diocesan, or National news that is pertinent to the… Read more »
As part of the EXCEL program being created at Foothills Good Shepherd Ministry Center the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Society will provide hot meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning April 2nd to at risk teens in the East County. EXCEL is a faith based, not‐for‐profit youth resource center established for the purpose of… Read more »
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED On April 12, 2019 Crisis House in El Cajon will host their annual “Project Homeless Connect – East County” Homelessness occurs across the United States in all major cities. Project Homeless Connect began in 2004 in San Francisco to support the national initiative to end chronic homelessness. Project Homeless Connect now occurs across the… Read more »
Our Faith In Action” is a wonderful film which profiles the important work being done day-in and day-out by the members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul,” said EWTN Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael P. Warsaw. “EWTN is proud to premiere this program that highlights the Church’s continued efforts to carry out… Read more »
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