Opinion

Vincent de Paul keeps going and going

qamundson@catholicregister.private (Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register) — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500

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

Editorial: Called to serve

editor@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Editorial) — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 09:34:37 -0500

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.

Cathedral hosts historic fresco

crstaff@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Staff) — Sun, 12 May 2019 14:00:21 -0400

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.

Let there be light: Church uses parish power to go solar and lose the electric bill

jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 14:21:20 -0400

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

St. Vincent de Paul parish undergoes 100-year revival

jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 10:00:27 -0400

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. Helen��Ƶapp Church to talk about forming a new parish in the growing suburban neighbourhood on Roncesvalles Avenue in the city��Ƶapp west end.

Poverty vigil runs its course

jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 08:00:13 -0400

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

Sisters to leave legacy with Providence Village

jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 08:00:00 -0400

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

St. Vincent de Paul members abducted in Syria, whereabouts unknown

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 13:00:00 -0400

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.

A century of Catholic education

evan.boudreau@catholicregister.org (Evan Boudreau, The Catholic Register) — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 14:10:00 -0400

TORONTO - It��Ƶapp hard to argue when Krystyna Dix says there��Ƶapp something special about St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School.

Vinnie��Ƶapp Wallet to offer loans for men in need

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:25:02 -0400

The St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Ursuline Sisters in Chatham, Ont., are not likely to make a dent in Canada��Ƶapp $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 Angela��Ƶapp Pocket. With close ties to The Women��Ƶapp Centre and the local United Way, Angela��Ƶapp 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.