High school volunteers light up Dream Center at St. Vincent de Paul

A nourishing meal and the Suárez sisters’ smiling faces are a given in the SVdP Dream Center, which provides educational activities for families during...

Full-service preplanning sets families at ease

Losing a loved one can leave us overwhelmed with grief and unsure of what to do next. In the aftermath of a loss, we are confronted with many important decisions to make when planning final arrangements. If we haven’t had end-of-life conversations with our family members, we may not know what their wishes are, adding stress to an already painful situation.

St. Joseph’s Youth Camp: Rooted in Tradition and Values

Since 1949, St. Joseph’s Youth Camp has provided summers of fun and adventure for thousands of kids. As a traditional youth camp and nonprofit organization, St. Joseph’s Youth Camp provides youth ages 7 to 17 with a week-long overnight opportunity to get outdoors, learn from nature, and have FUN!

Winter opportunities to volunteer at SVdP

Are you thinking about a New Year's resolution after the holiday season? We hope you'll consider giving back to the community with St. Vincent...

Delivering Christmas to a family in need

Every year St. Vincent de Paul's Adopt-A-Family program connects families unable to afford holiday cheer with families, businesses and community groups willing to sponsor a holiday meal and presents. A couple of years ago, we followed one sponsor family on the day they delivered Christmas to a family in need. This is their story.

In remembrance of those individuals served by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes in the...

In remembrance of those individuals served by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes in the month of July

Serving Others in the Lord

My faith has always been an important part of my life, and the work I have done over the decades has been inspired by a desire to serve others in the Lord.

In remembrance of those individuals served by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes in the...

In remembrance of those individuals served by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes in the month of June

Walking in your shoes

M ore than 15 years ago, I was the one walking into the funeral home stricken with fresh grief. My husband had just passed away, and I was doing my best to comfort our children while making final arrangements that I prayed would honor his life in the way he deserved. As I walked out the door, I remember my sister saying, “You would be good at this.”

In remembrance of those individuals served by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes in the...

In remembrance of those individuals served by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes in the month of May