Tim Williams

Simplicity, humility, gentleness, selflessness, and zeal. You learned the list in Ozanam Orientation, and perhaps you can list them from memory, but why did St. Vincent consider these particular virtues so important? And how can we, in a truly practical sense, live these virtues in our Conferences, in service to the neighbor, and in every part of our lives?

Marge McGinley

In this Vincentian journey, we often feel God is calling us to multiple things at once, as if we are being forced to choose between two or more good works. Discover how to combine our Vincentian Servant leadership, reflection and decision-making so that you feel confident you are responding to God’s invitation to serve in His way.

Marge McGinley & Rita St. Pierre

As Vincentians we are often pouring ourselves out in the service of God’s people. Come and learn how to care for our neighbors in need and remain content and gracious in all situations. Discover how to pour yourself out without wearing yourself out.

Tim Williams

The Society of St Vincent de Paul does not have spiritual directors, we have spiritual advisors, most of whom, like the rest of the members, are lay Catholics. So what does it take to fulfill this special calling as the “spiritual animator” of a Conference or Council? How do you lead a reflection? And what is a “formation plan” anyway?

Neil Lucey

Mutare Vitam (Latin for “change a life”) is an initiative created by the St Mary’s Conference in the diocese of Rockville Center NY, to engage at a more profound level with neighbors to affect a life changing experience to break the chain of poverty.

Raymond Sickinger

St. Vincent, St. Louise, Blessed Frederic, and Blessed Rosalie were all relentless innovators, founding new ministries that ranged from hospitals and orphanages to religious communities and our own lay Society. In this presentation, Dr. Sickinger will introduce us to the original innovative spirit of the Vincentian community.

Judith Coleman & Deb Zabloudil

The role of the Poverty Action Committee is to foster innovative, systemic change programs as well as cooperation and interaction among special interest groups. As an example, Debra will trace the 10-year evolution of the microloan program in East St. Louis, IL.

Toni Raczkowski, Tim Spellman & Sandy Figueroa

Innovation in advocacy is important because it can help advocates achieve their goals more effectively. Learn what your fellow Vincentians have done, and what you can do, to stand out from the crowd and advocate more successfully for our neighbors in need.