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Richard Pommainville, in his latest Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) newsletter address, likens the non-profit global charity to the Energizer Bunny.

There is no shortage of inspiring stories in Church history, none more compelling than the winding trail of faith, providence and persistence that led to one of the most iconic organizations of charity — the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

A 10-foot high fresco of the Blessed Virgin Mary with the child Jesus over the Ottawa skyline that was saved from destruction 20 years ago was back on display May 1-5.

When God provides, thereöÏÓãÊÓƵapp not much else that parishioners of St. Vincent de Paul Church need. 

TORONTO - On the evening of Aug. 4, 1914, news of Britain declaring war on Germany had just reached Toronto. While the city buzzed with tension and excitement, a group of men were meeting Fr. Lancelot Minehan in the basement of St. HelenöÏÓãÊÓƵapp Church to talk about forming a new parish in the growing suburban neighbourhood on Roncesvalles Avenue in the cityöÏÓãÊÓƵapp west end.

For 20 years, the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul have lined a small corner in front of KingstonöÏÓãÊÓƵapp City Hall to stand in solidarity with the poor and vulnerable in society.

The Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul are striking out on a bold new future that is rooted in a proud past.

VATICAN CITY - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has been unable to confirm the number of its members abducted in Syria, as well as where they are being held.

TORONTO - ItöÏÓãÊÓƵapp hard to argue when Krystyna Dix says thereöÏÓãÊÓƵapp something special about St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Ursuline Sisters in Chatham, Ont., are not likely to make a dent in CanadaöÏÓãÊÓƵapp $2 billion per year payday loan industry, but in their own small way will be taking them on.

On May 1, 2010 the Ursuline Sisters used $20,000 to launch a microfinance venture they call AngelaöÏÓãÊÓƵapp Pocket. With close ties to The WomenöÏÓãÊÓƵapp Centre and the local United Way, AngelaöÏÓãÊÓƵapp Pocket has lent out about $8,000 in small loans to women who otherwise couldn’t raise money. The loans are for everything from a return to school to basic household appliances.