March/April 2026 E-Newsletter

Published by and for Vincentians

“It is for your love alone that the poor will forgive you the bread you give them.” St. Vincent de Paul

March/April Newsletter 2026

See And Believe

Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord!”

The story of Jesus’ passion, His suffering, death and resurrection and the effects it had on His followers is our story and our journey.

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Spiritual Reflections & Contemplations

The Image of God

The first of the four permanent principles of our Catholic social doctrine is the dignity of the human person. [CSDC, 160] What does that mean for us as Christians and as Vincentians? The word dignity comes from the Latin dignus, meaning “worthy”. Read More...

Vincentian Engagement Support Service – April Update

Welcome Our New Vincentian Engagement Officer
We are thrilled to officially introduce Caleb Gomez as our new Vincentian Engagement Officer! Many of you met him at our General Membership meeting, and you will see him frequently at upcoming District meetings. Caleb will be working closely with conferences to help recruit new and younger members and find meaningful volunteer connections. Please give him a warm welcome!

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Updates From the Conference Resource Committee - Read More...

Visons SVDP Comments from Phoenix Council - Read More...

Topic: Privacy and Confidentiality Policy

“Vincentians serve the poor cheerfully, listening to them and respecting their wishes, helping them to feel and recover their own dignity, for we are all created in God’s image. In the poor, they see the suffering Christ.” (Rule: Part I: 1.1.8)

Because respect and dignity for the poor are core values of the Society, “Members observe the utmost confidentiality in the provision of material and other types of support”. (Rule: Part I: 1.1.8).

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