President General of SSVP International, Renato Lima, has circulated a report, summarising the activities and actions of the communication department undertaken within the Council General, as well as prospective initiatives to be launched. Please click here to download the...
On behalf of the committee of St. Vincent de Paul, Howick Conference, Lesley van Duffelen (Chairperson), Joicelyn Leslie-Smith (Vice Chair), Robert Forrester (Treasurer), Rosemary Forrester (Secretary), Aubrey Mack, Leanne Williams, Thomas Shelembe and Peter Hodgson – we sincerely thank...
SSVP conferences in Cape Town and Durbanville are leading the fight against poverty in their area. We were appointed by the Archbishop to drive the Covid-19 Food Parcel campaign and to date have delivered 8000 food parcels to needy...
These have not been easy days for humanity, especially for those most in need. Covid-19 has altered the economy and the routine of people, and has had a strong impact on the daily life of the Society of Saint...
An overview of initiatives launched by the Council General International, aimed at ensuring the effective functioning of the SSVP at [nternational level during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conferences that are actively engaged in distributing food to poor families need to take note of the government regulations that have been published.
President General’s Message on the Occasion of the 187th anniversary of the SSVP Published on: 13 April 2020 On 23 April 2020, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrated its 187th anniversary. With pride and joy, we praise...
Statement issued in light of the pandemic caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19), which has affected every country throughout the world.
In keeping with the prescription by the President of South Africa regarding the measures to manage the COVID-19 virus threat, all SSVP Councils are requested to cancel all meetings. These measures will continue until the end of April 2020...
Join in our Forty Day Challenge! Each day of Lent, remove one itme of non-perishable food from your pantry, and at the end of Lent, donate these items to the Saint Vincent de Paul for a disadvantaged family.