A Sheffield-based project has helped nearly 3,000 people with essential furniture in one year alone
SVP Sheffield Furniture Project, part of the St Vincent de Paul Society (England and Wales), has given nearly 3,000 pieces of furniture to those who would otherwise be without – with more than that...
Published on 18/04/2024
SVP National Meeting this June
The St Vincent de Paul Society (England and Wales) has unveiled a fantastic line up of keynote speakers for its annual National Meeting this June. Â The 2024 SVP National Meeting will bring and from a...
Published on 16/04/2024
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Big sleep-out raises £15,000 for St Vincent’s Southend-On-Sea
St Vincent's Southend-On-Sea Community Support Project (CSP) has raised an incredible £15,000 after hosting a sponsored sleep-out as part of their ongoing commitment to supporting 40 SVP volunteers,...
Published on 27/03/2024
180 Years of the SVP
We're celebrating 180 years of the SVP in England and Wales! Exactly 180 years ago on the 12th of February 1844 the St Vincent de Paul Society (England and Wales) was formed with the first taking in...
Published on 06/02/2024
A Reflection on the 2nd Sunday of Advent
Here is a reflection from Jon Cornwall on the 2nd Sunday of Advent - Peace. On the first Sunday of Advent, we reflected on the purpose of hope as a response to challenging situations with and does of...
Published on 10/12/2023
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Today’s feast of the Immaculate Conception is a public holiday in many countries—and has always been a special day of celebration for the SVP. As a Society under the patronage of St Vincent it is...
Published on 06/12/2023
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The Timeless Legacy of St. Nicholas: More than a Jolly Old Man in Red
In the midst of holiday cheer, it's worth revisiting the timeless figure of St. Nicholas, whose legacy goes beyond the modern portrayal of Santa Claus. Born in the third century, St. Nicholas, bishop,...
Published on 04/12/2023
A Reflection on the 1st Sunday of Advent
Advent is a time where the liturgy is especially focused on how you feel and each week has a theme. This week HOPE. Hope isn't just a feeling, it's a yearning. It's an impulse of faith. Hope is is...
Published on 01/12/2023