Annual National Formation (ANF)
Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, NS
Thursday, June 25 to Saturday, June 27, 2026
ANF Details
Program and Workshops
Program
The ANF features a dynamic program designed to inspire, inform, and connect Vincentians from across Canada.
Participants can expect plenary sessions, guest speakers, national updates, and opportunities for discussion and networking. The program also includes the Annual General Assembly (AGA) for eligible voting members.
Workshops
Workshops are a key part of the ANF, offering practical learning and meaningful discussion on topics that support our mission and respond to current needs.
Sessions cover areas such as Vincentian spirituality, social justice, reconciliation, fundraising, and accessibility, providing participants with tools and insights to strengthen their work in their communities.
Additional Information
CANCELLATION OF ANF REGISTRATION: A refund (less a $50 cancellation fee) will be honoured for a cancellation received up to June 10, 2026. After this date, a refund will be honoured only at the discretion of the ANF Committee. No refunds will be issued for no-shows.
Note: Please help reduce waste by bringing a reusable mug or bottle for coffee and water.
180 years of Compassion in Action
The ANF’s logo illustrates our deep and longstanding historical roots in Canada, the tree-limbs embody our members, volunteers and donors, with the tree’s hearts-shaped leaves as metaphors for the benefits of our work. It also combines “suffering with” our neighbours with the motivation to offer kindness and support, an action performed by Vincentians every day.
At this ANF our long history will be the basis for our current and future actions on behalf of our neighbours in need. Our focus will be squarely on formation with demonstrations of best practices from conferences and councils and direct anti-poverty actions led by our national committees. Very special guests will join us – stay tuned for announcements in future editions.
Presentations and Workshops
PowerPoint copies of the presentations are available upon request. Please contact national@ssvp.ca.
*Notes (when applicable) are included in the PDFs indicated by a small icon in the left corner of the relevant pages.
- GLBI – The Honourable Wanda Thomas Bernard PhD, C.M., O.N.S. Senator – Nova Scotia
- Homelessness is a Housing Problem – Greg Colburn
- Looking Back Over the Past Year
- Social Justice – Compassion ->Notes
- National Strategic Plan
- Halifax Particular Council – Community Service in Action
- Formation – Ensuring the Future of Compassion in Action
- Chez Vincent The thrift stores evolution in Ottawa
- Indigenous Issues – Red Dress Day, early Childhood Trauma and Truth and Reconciliation
- Migrant Workers: From Bikes to Rites
- Guarding the Flame – Led by the Holy Spirit ->Notes
- Vincentians support those experiencing housing insecurity – with diverse strategies!
- Conducting a Quality Home Visit
- Des projets de support qui font la différence au Québec (French)
- Membership Recruitment Strategies & Initiatives
- Housing: One Size Does NOT Fit All!
- Turning Store Traffic into Greater Mission Impact
- Formation: A path to serving the Vincentian way
- From pilgrimage to purpose: lessons from World Youth Day
- Our Call to St. Vincent de Paul – A Family Reflection
- Education Towards Reconciliation: A Call to Action
- Planned Giving Made Simple: Practical Tools for Councils and Conferences
- 180 ans de la SSVP au Québec (French)
- Disabilities, Infrastructure and Accessibility Barriers
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