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We are sorry to announce the passing of Robert Martineau, former President of the National Council of Canada. He passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Hospital on Thursday, November 24, 2016 in his 95th year.  He was President of the National ...

If you are President of a Conference or a Council, please complete the annual National Council’s Strategic Plan survey. Click on THIS LINK to open and complete this short survey. The deadline is November 25, 2016. Thank you for your collaboration.

We are sorry to announce the passing of Michael Burke, former President of the National Council of Canada.  He left us this morning, surrounded by his wife Margo and his five children.  Michael was an active and devoted Vincentian in ...

Last Saturday, November 12th, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) celebrated its 170 years of foundation in Canada. Indeed, on November 12th, 1846 was established the very first conference of the SSVP in Canada. To mark this important ...

You have until December 12 to preorder you copy of the book “The Mission”, celebrating the 170th anniversary of the SSVP in Canada.  More information in the SSVP Catalog / Presale-Book The Mission, on our website.

Michael is suffering with terminal cancer. He is awaiting transfer from the hospital to his home where he will await the Lord’s call to join Him. Your prayers are requested for Michael and for his immediate family during this vigil. ...

The first conference of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Canada was founded on November 12, 1846, coming to life at the cathedral, in the city of Québec. Ever since, the Society has continued to expand across the ...

Dear Vincentians, As you all know, Hurricane Matthew hit the southwestern peninsula of Haiti on Thursday October 6 2016, taking close to 1000 lives and hundreds of people are reported missing or injured. Destruction of habitats and infrastructures is widespread ...

This summer, three regional presidents began their mandate: Linda Dollard, President of the Ontario Regional Council; Michel Olivier, President of the Quebec Regional Council; and Parnell Kelly, President of the Atlantic Regional Council. We welcome them to the Board of ...