Last week, the broken American immigration system came to the door of the Parish Center at St. Benedict Cathedral. His name is “Ernesto” - a Mexican farm worker who went to New Jersey in search of the kind of work that American workers decline to perform. When Ernesto arrived in New Jersey, he applied for [...]
THANK YOU to ALL who made the 2017 Walk a Success!!! The 10th Annual SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk took place on Saturday, September 30th. With the support of our sponsors, participants, conferences, supporters, volunteers, and staff, we had another successful year. ALL of the proceeds from this event go directly to serve those [...]
Pope Francis offers us a few words on the main feast of the whole Vincentian Family! Here is his message in full: Dear brothers and sisters, On the occasion of the fourth centenary of the charism that gave birth to your Family, I would like to extend my words of gratitude and encouragement and to [...]
Vincentians and all people called on to pray for the people of Puerto Rico & the Virgin Islands The following message was forwarded to us from David Barringer, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Inc. Mr. Barringer shares, "I am forwarding a message to you [...]
September 2017 - Support SVdP when you shop at Schnucks!!! For the entire month of September, when you pick up the Hunger Bag at the Schnucks located at 3501 N. Green River Road in Evansville, we receive $1! Help support the SVdP Food Pantry and purchase the Hunger Bag! Visit schnucks.bags4mycause.com for details! Head to Schnucks on Green River Road [...]
Annunciation Parish SVdP Conference Hosting Book & Bake Sale! Holy Spirit Cafeteria 1800 S. Lodge Avenue Oct 7, 2017 8am - Noon Your purchases will help us to help those in need. Money goes directly to assist with basic needs for those we serve. Used Hardbacks $1 Used Paperbacks 50 cents You can click [...]
SVdP Conference Keeping Things Cool! The following testimonial is another example of how Vincentians are making a difference! In mid-July, a woman from Evansville St. Theresa Conference called requesting help on getting a window air conditioner (A/C). She currently receives Social Security Disability and food stamps. On our initial visit, we verified her income and [...]
Summer Youth Program Participants Volunteer at the Thrift Store We are grateful to have volunteers from the Diocesan Youth Summer Program at the SVdP Thrift Store! THANK YOU to the young people who shared their gifts of talent and time on behalf of those in need. To learn more about how you and your group [...]
