News & Events - Archive
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40th Anniversary Pilgramage to Walsingham - 3 July 2011Walsingham and the SVP will enjoy a very special year in 2011. For the SVP, it will be the 40th Pilgrimage to Walsingham, whilst the Shrine itself will be celebrating its 950th anniversary. It would be absolutely wonderful if as many Conferences as possible could be represented on Sunday 3 July. For those Conferences not too far from the Shrine, it would be immensely helpful if a few more priests might be encouraged to attend for the anointing of the sick, and indeed, communion, although Eucharistic Ministers can of course help with this. There is plenty of information on the internet about local accommodation. If you have any immediate enquiries ring Chris Burton on 01223 352327 or email at cfb79ten@googlemail.com. You can get more information on The RC Shrine at www.walsingham.org.uk or on 01328 820217 or email at rcnationalshrine@walsingham.org.uk. [31.01.11] |
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The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge - 11 June 2011The West Yorkshire SVP invites you to take part in its sponsored “Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge” on 11 June to raise funds to support projects in West Yorkshire. The walk is a very demanding but rewarding walk. It will be lead by experienced walkers who will provide full safety support for the event, suitable water stops and insurance. Camp sites will be made available for those who wish to camp the night before and/or the night after the event. There will be a celebratory bar-b-que provided the evening of the challenge. For a sponsorship form, click here. If you are unable to do the walk yourself, you may also participate by sponsoring someone who is taking part in the challenge. For information, go to http://www.justgiving.com/fundraising-page/creation/?cid=107515&eid=545002. |
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Fundraising Concerts for the SVP - 1 and 2 April Friday 1 April, 7.30pm, Notre Dame de France, Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX
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The 350 Lives project - get involved and make a difference...Following the launch of the 350th Anniversay year of jubilee commemorating the deaths of St Vincent de Paul and St Louise de Marillac the Vincentian Family Planning Group has now launched the 350 Lives project - aiming to help make a difference in the lives of 350 people over the coming year. If you know someone who might be benefit from this project or want to find out how you can get involved yourself please click here for more information and the relevant registration forms...
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'Basic Caring Communities': working with pact to help ex-offendersThe SVP is now working in alliance with pact (The Prison Advice & Care Trust) to support men leaving prison. The charities have come together to develop ‘Basic Caring Communities': small groups of trained volunteers who commit to working together to offer support, fellowship, advocacy and a sense of warm human community to men leaving prison. The alliance will be officially launched on 15th November, to coincide with this year's Prisons' Sunday, and will also be marked by an event in December to be held at Westminster Cathedral. Please click here for further information...
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Join the Vincentian Family celebrating a special 350th Anniversary year of jubilee!Between 27th September 2009 and 27th September 2010 members of the Vincentian Family will be celebrating the 350th Anniversary of the deaths of its patrons, St Vincent de Paul and St Louise de Marillac. This special year of jubilee will be commemorated with a series of events and activities throughout the year and provides an opportunity to make a real difference by highlighting the plight of disadvantaged and vulnerable people in Britain today. Click here for further information on the 350th Anniversary and further details on some of the major events that will be taking place over the coming year...
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Are you brave enough to skydive for the SVP?If you have ever wanted to do a parachute jump here is your chance! We are looking for any adventurous volunteers to make a fundraising parachute jump and if you raise enough in sponsorship you will get to jump for free! Click here for further details on how you can take part in the jumps and raise funds for the work of the SVP in England & Wales at the same time!
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3rd Vincentian Golf Day – 10th September 2010The Vincentian golf day has now become an established event in our calendar. It is an ideal way to extend friendships and make new ones. This year's event will take place on Friday 10th September 2010 at Bramall Park Golf Club in the leafy suburbs of Stockport. All are welcome to take part and bookings are now being taken. For further details and to download a flyer or entry form please click here...
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Calling all Super Heroes!If you have ever wanted to get involved in a 5km run, here is your chance. On Sunday 13 th June at Regents Park, London and Sunday 26th September at Heaton Park, Manchester, over 2,000 ‘Super Heroes' are expected to take part, raising over £100,000 for charity! Members, friends and staff of the St Vincent de Paul Society have taken part in these fun runs over the past couple of years and this year we are hoping to raise even more funds than in previous years! Form further details or to book online please click here...
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“Helping rebuild troubled lives” SVP Organ & Choir Concert at Leeds CathedralThe SVP in Leeds are organising a special fundraising event on Tuesday 30th March, featuring a unique mixture of classical music from the 16th to 21st centuries. The event, which is being sponsored by Capel (C.S) Ltd, is being held on Tuesday 30th March to raise funds for joint beneficiaries the Leeds Cathedral Support Choir, and the two SVP Special Works in Leeds; St Jude’s Furniture Store and St Vincent Support Centre. Click here to read more....
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Calling all SVP Cyclists!There are a number of cycling events taking place this summer which anyone with a bike and a bit of motivation can take part in! Not only will there be cyclists taking part in a London to Paris bike ride but there aare also a 50mile and 100 mile London bike rides taking place. For further information on all three events click here...
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Updated Ozanam Centre Pilgrims' Walk dates - 11th-16th October 2010The Annual Pilgrims' Walk, due to take place mid-May has been rescheduled and will now be taking place between 11th-16th October 2010. If you would like to take part in the Sponsored Walk which takes the route which Celtic pilgrims walked in the 5th century AD, along the Llyn Peninsula to Bardsey Island please get in touch with Ozanam Centre Manager on on 01286 881568, or by email to steve@svp-ozanamcentre.org.uk. Further information and an updated leaflet and bookig form for the event can be found here...
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Vincentian Family 350th Anniversary Mass - Liverpool April 2010Vincentians from across the country, along with member organisations who are part of the Vincentian Family, joined together at Liverpool Cathedral on 24th April to celebrate the 350th Anniversary since the deaths of St Vincent de Paul and St Louise de Marillac. Representatives from the VMP, Daughters of Charity, St Vincent's School, the Brothers of Charity, the AIC, Depaul UK, Out There, Christopher Grange and the SVP, among others, put on an exhibition before the Mass in the crypt of the Cathedral followed by a procession into Mass. Photos from the event, which was extremely well attended by both members and friends of the Vincentian Family with around 2,000 people present, can be viewed on the following page...
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Putting the Fun back into Fundraising!This summer why not help turn concern into action by raising vital funds for the work of the SVP? There are a number of events taking place across the country including 5km Super Hero Fun Runs - London (13th June) and Manchester (26th Sept), Skydives across the country, including a special jump in Maidstone (4th Sept), National Vincentian Golf Day in Stockport (10th Sept), 50 mile/100 mile Bike Rides in London (4th July) and a London to Paris Bike Ride (Various dates available). For those of you in the Leeds area the annual Leeds Sponsored Walk around the Eccup resevoir will also be taking place on the 26th September. For further information on how you can get involved in any of this year’s events, or or contact Jessica Bray on 020 7407 4644 or by email to jessicab@svp.org.uk. You can also download a poster to help promote the events.
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UK Government and Catholic Bishops welcome state visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the United KingdomThe UK Government and the Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of Scotland, England and Wales today welcomed the forthcoming visit to the United Kingdom of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. At a joint press conference, they said that the Papal Visit represents an unprecedented opportunity to strengthen ties between the UK and the Holy See on global initiatives, as well as the important role of faith in creating strong communities. Click here to read more...
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“Remembering Romero” The 2010 Archbishop Romero LectureFr Thomas Greenan, a priest of Edinburgh diocese, now living and working as a missionary in the remote Petén area of Guatemala. is travelling home to Britain from Central America to give the 2010 Romero Lecture in June and July. He will speak at the Lauriston Centre in Edinburgh, St Aloysius Church in Glasgow, Liverpool Hope University, the Cathedral Hall in Leeds and at St Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square, London. Entry is free & all are welcome. Click here for further information and dates....
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Art Competition Winners announced!Congratulations to the winners of the Vincentian Family art competition; Olivia Turner from St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Juniors - Stockport (under 11s), Katy Johnson from The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College - Hartlepool (12-16) and Sr Fran Martin D.C - Liverpool (Over 16s), as well as those who were highly recommended as listed below. Click here for further details and to see the full list of winning and highly recommended entries...
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Skydive - September 4th in Maidstone, KentOn the 4th September 2009 seven brave souls took to the skies (12,000 ft in fact!) and landed safely on their feet in the name of charity. Roy Maine, Meg Larvin, Laura Jayne, Ola Craig, Sean Taverner, Steve Whitley and Matthew Stockton met bright and early at the airfield in Maidstone, Kent. Click here to read on and view photos from the event... |
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New International President electedDuring recent sessions of the Extraordinary General Assembly of the International Confederation of the Society of St Vincent de Paul. held in Salamanca, the International Confederation elected the new President General of the International Society, Michael Thio from Singapore, who received 87% of the votes. Click here to read more and watch a video of the the election day events unfolding...
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Vincentian Justice Day 2011 - 5 MarchThe next Vincentian Justice Day will be held on 5 March from 9:30 to 4 pm in Manchester at St. Augustine's Church. So come along and spend the day with your fellow Vincentians sharing and further developing your knowledge, skills and confidence in campaigning on behalf of those most in need. £10 with lunch included; concessions free. To download your booking form or for further details of the event, please go to www.vip-gb.org/justice/justice-events [28.01.11] |