Date of publication: 06/07/2020

New deadline for submissions to the International Literary Contest “The First Conference” – Félix Clavé

Council General International

The International General Council (CGI) of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul decided to extend the deadline for the submission of writings to its International Literary Contest “The First Conference,” which in 2020 is about the life, work and legacy of SSVP co-founder Félix Clavé.

The new deadline is 24th August. The winner of the contest will be announced on 9th September, Feast day of Blessed F. Ozanam.

The “International Thematic Year of Félix Clavé” was announced by the 16th International President General, Brother Renato Lima de Oliveira, on his official letter of 31 January, 2020. One of the most concrete actions to celebrate this initiative is the international writing contest.

See below the rules of the contest.

Year of Clavé Terms and Conditions

Annex-Year of Clavé

For more information: cgi.formation@ssvpglobal.org