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Vincentian Justice Day 2010 - 9th October 2010After the success of the last Vincentian Justice Day held in London in March the VMP justice group have announced they will be holding another Vincentian Justice Day in Newcastle on the 9th October 2010. So come along and spend the day with your fellow Vincentians sharing and further developing your knowledge, skills and confidence in campaigning on behalf of those most in need. To download your booking form please go to www.vmp.org.uk/justice or click here for further details of the event and who will be speaking on the day. [21.7.10] |
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New International President electedDuring recent sessions of the Extraordinary General Assembly of the International Confederation of the Society of St Vincent de Paul. held in Salamanca, the International Confederation elected the new President General of the International Society, Michael Thio from Singapore, who received 87% of the votes. Click here to read more and watch a video of the the election day events unfolding... [4.6.10] |
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Art Competition Winners announced!Congratulations to the winners of the Vincentian Family art competition; Olivia Turner from St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Juniors - Stockport (under 11s), Katy Johnson from The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College - Hartlepool (12-16) and Sr Fran Martin D.C - Liverpool (Over 16s), as well as those who were highly recommended as listed below. Click here for further details and to see the full list of winning and highly recommended entries... [4.6.10] |
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“Remembering Romero” The 2010 Archbishop Romero LectureFr Thomas Greenan, a priest of Edinburgh diocese, now living and working as a missionary in the remote Petén area of Guatemala. is travelling home to Britain from Central America to give the 2010 Romero Lecture in June and July. He will speak at the Lauriston Centre in Edinburgh, St Aloysius Church in Glasgow, Liverpool Hope University, the Cathedral Hall in Leeds and at St Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square, London. Entry is free & all are welcome. Click here for further information and dates.... [4.6.10]
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Updated Ozanam Centre Pilgrims' Walk dates - 11th-16th October 2010The Annual Pilgrims' Walk, due to take place mid-May has been rescheduled and will now be taking place between 11th-16th October 2010. If you would like to take part in the Sponsored Walk which takes the route which Celtic pilgrims walked in the 5th century AD, along the Llyn Peninsula to Bardsey Island please get in touch with Ozanam Centre Manager on on 01286 881568, or by email to steve@svp-ozanamcentre.org.uk. Further information and an updated leaflet and bookig form for the event can be found here... [30.4.10] |
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Vincentian Family 350th Anniversary Mass - Liverpool April 2010Vincentians from across the country, along with member organisations who are part of the Vincentian Family, joined together at Liverpool Cathedral on 24th April to celebrate the 350th Anniversary since the deaths of St Vincent de Paul and St Louise de Marillac. Representatives from the VMP, Daughters of Charity, St Vincent's School, the Brothers of Charity, the AIC, Depaul UK, Out There, Christopher Grange and the SVP, among others, put on an exhibition before the Mass in the crypt of the Cathedral followed by a procession into Mass. Photos from the event, which was extremely well attended by both members and friends of the Vincentian Family with around 2,000 people present, can be viewed on the following page... [29.4.10] |
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Putting the Fun back into Fundraising!This summer why not help turn concern into action by raising vital funds for the work of the SVP? There are a number of events taking place across the country including 5km Super Hero Fun Runs - London (13th June) and Manchester (26th Sept), Skydives across the country, including a special jump in Maidstone (4th Sept), National Vincentian Golf Day in Stockport (10th Sept), 50 mile/100 mile Bike Rides in London (4th July) and a London to Paris Bike Ride (Various dates available). For those of you in the Leeds area the annual Leeds Sponsored Walk around the Eccup resevoir will also be taking place on the 26th September. For further information on how you can get involved in any of this year’s events, or or contact Jessica Bray on 020 7407 4644 or by email to jessicab@svp.org.uk. You can also download a poster to help promote the events. [17.3.10] |
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UK Government and Catholic Bishops welcome state visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the United KingdomThe UK Government and the Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of Scotland, England and Wales today welcomed the forthcoming visit to the United Kingdom of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. At a joint press conference, they said that the Papal Visit represents an unprecedented opportunity to strengthen ties between the UK and the Holy See on global initiatives, as well as the important role of faith in creating strong communities. Click here to read more... [17.3.10] |
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Calling all SVP Cyclists!There are a number of cycling events taking place this summer which anyone with a bike and a bit of motivation can take part in! Not only will there be cyclists taking part in a London to PParis bike ride but there aare also a 50mile and 100 mile London bike rides taking place. For further information on all three events click here... [17.3.10] |
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“Helping rebuild troubled lives” SVP Organ & Choir Concert at Leeds CathedralThe SVP in Leeds are organising a special fundraising event on Tuesday 30th March, featuring a unique mixture of classical music from the 16th to 21st centuries. The event, which is being sponsored by Capel (C.S) Ltd, is being held on Tuesday 30th March to raise funds for joint beneficiaries the Leeds Cathedral Support Choir, and the two SVP Special Works in Leeds; St Jude’s Furniture Store and St Vincent Support Centre. Click here to read more.... [11.03.09] |
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Calling all Super Heroes!If you have ever wanted to get involved in a 5km run, here is your chance. On Sunday 13 th June at Regents Park, London and Sunday 26th September at Heaton Park, Manchester, over 2,000 ‘Super Heroes' are expected to take part, raising over £100,000 for charity! Members, friends and staff of the St Vincent de Paul Society have taken part in these fun runs over the past couple of years and this year we are hoping to raise even more funds than in previous years! Form further details or to book online please click here... [11.02.10] |
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3rd Vincentian Golf Day – 10th September 2010The Vincentian golf day has now become an established event in our calendar. It is an ideal way to extend friendships and make new ones. This year's event will take place on Friday 10th September 2010 at Bramall Park Golf Club in the leafy suburbs of Stockport. All are welcome to take part and bookings are now being taken. For further details and to download a flyer or entry form please click here... [11.02.10] |
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Are you brave enough to skydive for the SVP?If you have ever wanted to do a parachute jump here is your chance! We are looking for any adventurous volunteers to make a fundraising parachute jump and if you raise enough in sponsorship you will get to jump for free! Click here for further details on how you can take part in the jumps and raise funds for the work of the SVP in England & Wales at the same time! [11.02.10] |
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The 350 Lives project - get involved and make a difference...Following the launch of the 350th Anniversay year of jubilee commemorating the deaths of St Vincent de Paul and St Louise de Marillac the Vincentian Family Planning Group has now launched the 350 Lives project - aiming to help make a difference in the lives of 350 people over the coming year. If you know someone who might be benefit from this project or want to find out how you can get involved yourself please click here for more information and the relevant registration forms... [7.10.09] |
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'Basic Caring Communities': working with pact to help ex-offendersThe SVP is now working in alliance with pact (The Prison Advice & Care Trust) to support men leaving prison. The charities have come together to develop ‘Basic Caring Communities': small groups of trained volunteers who commit to working together to offer support, fellowship, advocacy and a sense of warm human community to men leaving prison. The alliance will be officially launched on 15th November, to coincide with this year's Prisons' Sunday, and will also be marked by an event in December to be held at Westminster Cathedral. Please click here for further information... [6.10.09] |
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Join the Vincentian Family celebrating a special 350th Anniversary year of jubilee!Between 27th September 2009 and 27th September 2010 members of the Vincentian Family will be celebrating the 350th Anniversary of the deaths of its patrons, St Vincent de Paul and St Louise de Marillac. This special year of jubilee will be commemorated with a series of events and activities throughout the year and provides an opportunity to make a real difference by highlighting the plight of disadvantaged and vulnerable people in Britain today. Click here for further information on the 350th Anniversary and further details on some of the major events that will be taking place over the coming year... [15.9.09] |
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Warning! Internet fraudsters posing as SVP representatives at large!A group of individuals are approaching members of the public fraudulently posing as UK SVP representatives. See above for further details. [13.01.07] |