Congress 2017
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National Congress 2017
With our National Congress 2017 being held in Adelaide from 6 to 8 October, we took the opportunity to ask…
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Your chance to be heard and involved
The St Vincent de Paul Society’s National Congress 2017 will be the first event of its kind in over 60…
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The story is everything
The story is everything. Each of us has one. Each of us is in the midst of living in one.…
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Placing our lives in the potter’s hands
The National Council has, for the first time in more than 60 years, agreed to hold a National Congress in…
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Hearing the voices of our members
Associate Professor Jodie Conduit, from the University of Adelaide, recently conducted a survey of members of the St Vincent de…
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Congress ‘insights’ will be invaluable
The National Congress 2017 provides a wonderful opportunity to learn from all who have been instrumental in making the Society…
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Feedback from the National Congress 2017
The National Congress 2017 was an amazing event and we have had a lot of feedback telling us how much…
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Update on congress projects
Since the St Vincent de Paul Society’s National Congress was held in October 2017, Vincentians have been busy devising strategies…
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Exploring what is an ‘extremely humbling privilege’
Cassandra Bull: Mission and Membership Executive Officer, St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland Can you describe your current role at…
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Congress helps to rekindle Vincentian identity
It was a privilege to be a part of the first National Congress in 60 years, representing my local conference…
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Congress 2017 keynote speakers
Our ability to personally help, collectively advocate, and bring about social change—as one Society with a united voice—will be at…
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Jacob reflects on the Vincentian charism
Jacob Miller: Development Officer, Young Adult Engagement, St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria How did you first become involved with…
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Renewal: Why we need to have a congress in October
Adelaide is hosting a congress for the Society’s regional presidents and youth this October. It coincides with a need to address…
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Learning to listen without judgement
When I found out about the St Vincent de Paul Society’s National Congress 2017 earlier this year, I wasn’t sure…
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A National Council perspective
Pat Garcia: Vice President and Bailly, St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia How did you first become…
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Retail Centres and the Vincentian identity
Rick Stankiewicz: Vice President Retail Centres, St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia How did you first become…
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Placing our lives in the potter’s hands
The National Council has, for the first time in more than 60 years, agreed to hold a National Congress in…
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A journey of faith
In our first National Congress Reflection we dwelt on the image of God as a patient and careful potter who…
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Questions of inequality and poverty
The St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has been working towards a more just and compassionate society for 163…
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Exploring the notion of change
We invite you to reflect on the notion of change. The drive for positive social change is the energy that…
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Opening our hearts and minds
In recent months we have invited you to share with us the challenges and successes you see and experience as…
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Preparation for National Congress 2017
Welcome to the sixth Reflection in the lead up to our fast-approaching 2017 National Congress. Over the last few weeks…
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Co-creating the future of the St Vincent de Paul Society
For more than 180 years, our wholehearted commitment to people living on the margins has resulted in the Society becoming…
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Congress 2017
Fr Troy Bobbin, Spiritual Advisor to the Society’s National Council is preparing reflections for use by our Conferences ahead of…
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