Simplicity – Humility – Gentleness – Selflessness - Zeal


Responding to God’s Call
The Blessed Virgin May .. the Perfect Disciple
August 1 2026
This month, in the Catholic Church, we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This solemnity is another day for our Church to recognize and celebrate our Blessed Mother. The young woman who heard God’s calling and said “Yes,” to His will....
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Final `On the Street Event` of the 2025–2026 Season
July 26, 2026
On Sunday, May 24th, the SSVP Youth Conference in London, Ontario, held its final On the Street Event of the 2025–2026 school year. We had hundreds of supplies to give out and were blessed to serve over 150 people living on the streets. By partnering with Goodwill, Clothing Works, the SSVP store in London, and four schools...
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Delivering Support to Canada’s Northern Communities with Shipping Containers
May 14, 2026
In Canada’s vast Arctic regions, families face daily challenges that many of us can scarcely imagine. Between extreme climates, limited retail options, and sky-high prices on essential goods, people living north of the 60th parallel often struggle to access basics like food, clothing, and household supplies...
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CELEBRATING 180 YEARS OF SSVP IN CANADA
May 10, 2026
This year marks 180 years that the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has been helping those in need in Canada. The Ontario Regional Council invite all of you to attend our inaugural gala. We will be hosting this SSVP Fundraising Gala in Oakville this year on Friday, September 18, 2026...
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SSVP Rule 2.15: “Financial Management”
May 25, 2026
To all Presidents, central, particular councils and conferences
My aim here is to share new information as well as reminders concerning the Rule with respect to “Financial Management”. ... Read more




The Ozanam Newsletter
May 9, 2025
As you know the mission of our Society of Saint Vincent de Paul encourages us as Vincentians to have personal contact with the poor and to help in all possible ways. During our countless home visits over the years, it was recognized that a number of those whom we visited had the talent and drive to escape the cycle of poverty by furthering their education. Consequently, in order to assist these individuals, back in 2012, the Ontario Regional Council Ozanam Education Fund (OEF) was created.
(see: Ozanam Fund)


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