Youth, Young Adults & Emerging Leaders-SVdP USA YYAEL
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Blog-Emerging Leaders Team
(SVdP USA Youth and Young Adults Committee)
Members of Emerging Leaders Team at 2025 West Region Meeting
Watch a recap video here! Thanks, Tyler, for your efforts in creating this. https://videopress.com/v/csXdEjNO?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true YYAEL team members Andre, Tyler, and I, as well as our leader, Linda,...
Young Vincentian Excellence Awards 2025
A Society-wide search for young people doing amazing work in their community is happening now... Young Vincentian Excellence Awards Vincentians from around the US are invited to nominate emerging young Vincentian servant leaders from their Conferences, Councils...
Emmanuel Bailly: Legacy of Mentorship and Mission
The Advisor and Friend of Christian Youth Emmanuel Bailly guided Frédéric Ozanam and his friends along their Vincentian pathway. As the leader of the University discussion group, the Conference of History—which later evolved into the Conference of Charity and...
Fourth Sunday in Lent – The Good Father
Every time I come back to today's Gospel, the parable of the prodigal son, I am struck by something different. There are so many aspects of the parable that stand out but one that I always think about is in Luke 15: 20 which says “So he got up and went back to his...
Third Sunday in Lent – Repentance and Growth
On this Third Sunday of Lent, we see Jesus preaching to a crowd in the gospel of Luke. In the gospel reading, Jesus has us reflect on two very crucial themes; repentance and bearing fruit in our lives. In the first part of this reading, Jesus’ message is very clear:...
Second Sunday in Lent: Opening Our Hearts
One aspect of this Sunday’s Gospel resonated most, “But he did not know what he was saying” (Luke 39:33). How often do we see what God is trying to reveal to us and still not fully know what our reaction should be? Peter most likely felt the same way. He saw this...
2024 Young Vincentian Excellence Award Winners
Congratulations to the nominees and winners of the 2024 Young Vincentian Excellence Award!! Four young members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul were nominated for the 2024 Young Vincentian Excellence Award, which was awarded by National President John Berry at...
Young Vincentian Spotlight: Zoie from South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD — Zoie Roghair, known for her warm smile and peaceful spirit, has been a dedicated member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) in South Dakota, since she was five years old. Although she is a young Vincentian, she is an active member in her...
Young Vincentian Spotlight: Sarah from Wisconsin
Madison, WI — Sarah Moreland has become synonymous with dedication and service within the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Youth Service Council, in Madison, Wisconsin. Sarah was nominated for the 2024 Vincentian Excellence Awards by her conference coordinator...
Young Vincentian Spotlight: Tyler from California
San Ramon, CA — Tyler Fung founded his Society of St. Vincent de Paul Youth Conference at his parish, St. Joan of Arc, in San Ramon, California. He is making significant contributions to his community through his leadership and commitment to his faith. Tyler embodies...
Putting our faith into action.
Sharing, reflecting, and praying. Seeing and being the face of Christ.
Making meaningful, lifelong friendships. Encouraging and supporting one another on our journeys in holiness.
Personal encounters with neighbors in need. Empowering the voices of the poor. Pursuing a more just world.