July 2011: Read the latest news about what SVP 1833 groups are doing around England and Wales here. 

SVP 1833s gather for annual weekend meeting at the Ozanam Centre - March 2010

In March of this year, 1833 members from as far away as Brighton, Cambridge and Reading made the journey to the Ozanam Centre in North Wales for the third annual SVP 1833 weekend to reflect on this year’s  national SVP theme, “Holding their hope in our hands.” Eight different Conferences were represented and were joined by a Vincentian Volunteer on a placement in Liverpool. Click here to read more about the weekend...

SVP 1833s and VVs meet up in Liverpool for the 350th Anniversary Mass and Exhibition

Several SVP 1833 members met up in April when they were invited to be stewards at the Mass and Exhibition, organised by the VMP (Vincentian Millennium Partnership), to mark the 350th Anniversary of the deaths of St Vincent de Paul and St Louise de Marillac. Members from Bangor, Birmingham Newman, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool joined with the Vincentian Volunteers to welcome visitors as they arrived to view the Exhibition and to attend the Mass, where Doug Crawford from Bangor University Conference carried the SVP 1833 banner. It was great to see the chaplains / spiritual advisers from the 1833 Conferences in Birmingham Newman, Leeds and Liverpool taking part,  and we all met up again afterwards, together with the VVs as Liverpool chaplain, Fr Ian McParland, put on a wonderful buffet in the chaplaincy. Click here to view photos from the day...

SVP 1833 members take part in Student Cross 

Student Cross is a pilgrimage organised by and for students, young adults, and pilgrims of all ages, which has been running since 1948. Pilgrims experience Holy Week and the joy of the Resurrection as a living reality. It’s a chance to celebrate Easter in a unique way. Click here to read about 1833 member Sarah Woodward's experience at this year's Student Cross...

Cambridge Carollers

Christmas is a time for giving and it is said the Lord loves a cheerful giver. Members of Cambridge University SVP 1833 demonstrated perseverance and good humour as they overcame several obstacles in their plans to bring the true message of Christmas to the people of Cambridge by carol-singing in the city. Click to read more about the event...

SVP 1833s running for the Society

Vincentians old and new braved the rain as they gathered for the Do it for Charity 5K run in Heaton Park in Manchester. Click here to read a report from SVP 1833 Development Officer, Mary Abel, and to see photos from the event...

SVP 1833 represented at the House of Commons reception

Siobhan Burke, secretary of the Oxford Universities SVP 1833, spoke at the recent SVP reception at the House of Commons about her SVP activities and what it means to her to be a member. Click here to read an excert of her speech from the event...

First SVP 1833 get together at Ozanam Centre a great success..

In April 08, 14 SVP 1833 members from five University Conferences spent a weekend together at the SVP Ozanam Centre near Caernarfon in North Wales. The weekend was enjoyed by all who attended. See above for further details...