SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

Gospel:  (Luke 9: 28-36)  Jesus took Peter, John and James and went up the mountain to pray.  While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white….Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep, but becoming fully awake,...

What is a Vincentian?

Written By Sunnie Lain, Vincention Support Services I’ve heard of St. Vincent dePaul, but what is a Vincentian? In over 90 countries worldwide, more than 190,000 men and women call themselves “Vincentians.”  These people are members of the Society of St. Vincent...

5 Benefits of Volunteering

Written by Hannah Krafka, Marketing and Communications    We know you would love to make Dayton a better place to live by donating your time and skills with St. Vincent de Paul, but did you know your neighbors in need are not the only ones who benefit from your...

The Feast Day of Blessed Frederic Ozanam

Written by Sunnie Lain, Vincentian Support Services Every year, on September 9th, Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul around the world celebrate the Feast Day of the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Blessed Frederic Ozanam.  Born in 1813 in...

What is Poverty?

Written by Sunnie Lain, Vincentian Support Services What is poverty? If you asked 100 people, “what is poverty?” you would be likely to get 100 different answers.  Poverty is a concept that means something different to everyone.  A lot of what we think about poverty...