News & Events - Archive
December 2007 |
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Week of Prayer for Christian UnityNext month sees the 100th Week of Prayer for Christian Unity taking place, an opportunity for Christians of different denominational backgrounds to join together in unity to pray for peace and reconciliation, both within the Church and the world. [23.12.07] |
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New! 2008 SVP Easter cards now available to purchaseFollowing the popularity of our SVP Christmas cards, this year we also have Easter cards available to purchase for the first time. The retail price for a pack of 5 cards is £1.50 + P&P and there are 3 beautiful designs available to choose from. Place your order now by completing and returning the 2008 Easter Card Order Form or contacting National Office on 020 7407 4644. [23.12.07] |
November 2007 |
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Give Life this Christmas! - SVP Sudan Christmas appealRather than giving your loved ones gifts this Christmas, why don't you give the gift of life on their behalf? Donate a suggested minimum of £35 to the SVP Baby Feeding Programme in Sudan on behalf of a loved one and receive a Gift Certificate to give on Christmas Day in lieu of a gift. Click here to download the form. [22.11.07] |
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St Maurice's High School Youth SVP group assist with school site clearing in MalawiA Youth SVP group from St Maurice's High School, Cumbernauld, paid a visit to Malawi earlier this year to help clear a site ready for the building of a new secondary school for girls in the north of the country. [13.11.07] |
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Cardiff Central visit to St Benedict's, Clydach and the national shrine of St Vincent Cardif Central paid a visit to St Benedict's Clydach to mark the feast of St Vincent. |
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St John the Evangelist Conference, Mongeham celebrate 25 years with the SVP |
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McKenzie Training Course held in Carlisle A McKenzie Friend training day was held in Carlisle on 11 November by Carlisle & District Council of the SVP . |
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St Jude's SVP awarded BEST Placement Provider of Year awardSt Jude's Furniture Store, Leeds has been awarded Placement Provider of the Year by the Business Employment Services Training Ltd (BEST) New Deal Partnership... [9.11.07] |
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Autumn edition of VMP newsletter releasedIncluded in the latest edition are a few introductory words from new SVP National President Mike Worthington, 150 years of the Daughters of Charity and an overview of the ongoing D.R.E.A.M programme's work to combat HIV/AIDS in Africa. [9.11.07] |
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Daughters of Charity November updateThe Daughters of Charity international website has now been updated for November. New updates include a Prayer Corner, Kids Corner and recent news updates. See above for further information, including details of a beautiful Vincentian MediaShow entitled "Christ the King", now available to download & watch. [9.11.07] |
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Mass for the sick - St Mary & St Philip Neri's Church, Radcliffe, ManchesterA Mass for the Sick & Housebound was held at St Mary & St Philip Neri's Church, Radcliffe on October 13th. See above for further information and photgraphs from the day. [9.11.07] |
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Ladies of Charity information video released onlineThe Ladies of Charity (the oldest branch of our Vincentian Family) has just had a video made about their organisation. The video was made in the USA about the Ladies there but it provides a good summary of what the Ladies in Britain do too and is well worth watching, according to Catherine Stafford, President of the Salford Ladies of Charity . View the video by following the link above. [9.11.07] |
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Liveit! event announced for March 2008The livesimply project has announce a major celebration event to be held in Manchester for 14-15 March 2008. Prominent guests such as the BBC's Mary Colwell and the Archbishop of York, the most Revd Dr John Sentamu, will be in attendance on the day which will include debate, worship music and drama [9.11.07] |
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Poverty and Homelessness action week, 26 January - 3 February 2008A major opportunity to raise the profile of poverty, housing and homelessness related issues within local churches - and more widely within rural communities, towns and cities across the UK. Click here for nationwide training dates and further information. [8.11.07] |
October 2007 |
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SVP organises Mass for the sick at St Mary Magdalen's, Penwortham[1.10.07] |
August 2007 |
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SVP Awareness Month 2007September is SVP Awareness Month, so join us in raising awareness about what we do so that we can reach out to more people in need. [10.08.07] |
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Sit-in and Rock the Boat CampaignOn the 24th-28th September 2007 the St Vincent de Paul Society and Depaul Trust are sitting down together to speak out with one voice against poverty. Sit-in, Stand out and Speak up! Join us and help raise awareness and money for those struggling to set up homes for themselves and their families. [09.08.07] |
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SVP Mass of Rededication and Exhibition - 2007 National MeetingsThe National Mass of Rededication and SVP exhibition will take place in York on the 29th September. In addition to this event, three one-day National Meetings will take place in Liverpool, Slough and Cheltenham this Autumn. Find out more and book your place now! [14.08.07] |
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VMP Retreat Dates for 2008[20.08.07] |
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Camp Vincent 2007This year's Youth SVP Camp Vincent took place on the 16th-19th July at Ampleforth, North Yorkshire, and was attended by 240 young vincentians and leaders. [14.08.07] |
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Systemic Change Guide - Strategies for helping the poor out of poverty Five Reflections for the Vincentian Family - September 2007 -2008 [10.08.07] |
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Racial Justice Sunday - 9th September 2007[10.08.07] |
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Vincentian Family Pilgrimage to Paris - 12th-15th October 2007In the footsteps of Vincent de Paul, Louise de Marillac, Catherine Labouré and Frederic Ozanam. [08.08.07] |
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Daughters of Charity International Website - August[01.08.07] |
July 2007 |
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Towards Advent - Festival of Catholic CultureThe 2007 Festival will take place at Westminster Cathedral Hall on Saturday 3rd November 2007. Admission is free, and the Festival opens at 10 am. [05.07.07] |
June 2007 |
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VMP Strangers Into Migrants Rally Update[04.06.07] |
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Preparations for Camp Vincent 2007 - Youth SVP[04.06.07] |
May 2007 |
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SVP Coffee Morning Raises Funds For Sudan AppealThe parishioners and SVP members of St Christopher's Conference organized a coffee morning and raised over £250 for the appeal! [02.05.07] |
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New Bed & Breakfast Facility at the Ozanam CentreFour new en-suite rooms have been inaugurated at the Ozanam Centre in North Wales to support its charitable activities. [09.05.07] |
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SVP Sudan Appeal UpdateSupport for the Sudan Appeal which was launched last year has been phenomenal, with over £300,000 pledged so far over several years. The Appeal aims to give support to the people of Sudan for as long as it is needed. Already this money is saving lives but more support is needed to ensure none of the programmes has to close. [02.05.07] |
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Conference Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary St. Teresa's/St. Mary Magadalen's conference, Penwortham, celebrated their 40th anniversary. |
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MPs call for 'earned amnesty' for undocumented migrantsFaith leaders, trade unionists, politicians, business people and NGOS are calling for a an immigration policy which starts from the contribution migrants make. |
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Daughters of Charity International WebsiteFind out more about the latest news from the Daughters, prayer resources and games in the kids corner. |
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SVP Sudan Appeal LaunchedIn response to the situation in Sudan, a special appeal has been started to support crucial programmes to assist those in need. |
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SVP-HP Community Project Brings Delight to Bristol PensionerStaff from Hewlett Packard take the day off to clear overgrown brambles from the garden of Mrs Edna Duffy in Bishopsworth, Bristol. |
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Invitation to VMP friends in or around LondonJoin the Vincentian Millenium Partnership for the Justice for Migrants Rally and Mass on 7th May. |
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Strangers Into Citizens Rally at Trafalgar SquareJoin the Vincentian Millenium Partnership for the largest ever call for Justice for migrants on Bank Holiday Monday, 7th May, 11:30am-12:30pm. A Mass for Migrants will be held at Wesminster Cathedral at 10am, and the procession will then leave from the Piazza for the walk to Trafalgar Square. |
April 2007 |
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SVP Clydach Passion Play performs at PenworthamThe Passion Play presented by members of Clydach SVP from South Wales at St. Teresa's Church in Penwortham. |
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National Raffle Results 2006 publishedCongratulations to N Plaisted of Newport, South Wales, who receives the 1st prize of £5000. |
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Mass for the Sick in RadcliffeSt Mary & St Philip Neri's Conference in Radcliffe held their Mass for the Sick and Housebound. |